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Quirky, unorthodox workplaces: what modern leaders can learn
The way that modern businesses operate is evolving, with many organisations adopting quirky and unusual organisational structures to encourage a more effective and engaged workforce. This can deliver incredible benefits…
Match made in heaven: how an HR Partner can benefit your business
Traditionally, HR ‘generalists’ have done it all; sourced top talent, kept the workforce engaged, provided counsel to senior management and so on. Successful businesses know that creating a desirable workplace…
Bank manager wins case on account of flawed performance appraisal
Managing workplace performance is tricky and according to a 2013 report by research firm i4cp, only 55% of employees from high-performance organisations (HPOs) believe that their performance appraisals have a…
Are your employees’ talents wasted due to ineffective management?
Experience and expertise in your chosen career will help you climb the corporate ladder, but it doesn’t guarantee that you will be skilled at leading others towards growth and success…
Collective agreement spells trouble for retail giant
Australia’s workplace regulations are vast and ever changing. A best practice approach to industrial relations is difficult for organisations lacking the in-house expertise to make it a reality. Continual law…
Ignoring allegations of inappropriate behaviour leads to costly litigation
When an employer is faced with allegations of inappropriate employee behaviour, it is important that the complaint is investigated thoroughly. Initiating an investigation in response to a complaint can accelerate…
Social media in the workplace: benefits and risks
Social media. It’s the buzzword of the decade, and it doesn’t seem to be losing momentum. Of adults who use the internet, over 70% use Facebook and many use multiple…
Disclosing mental illness at work: does your organisation measure up?
Has an employee shared their mental health issues with someone in your company? In the aftermath of awareness of mental health in the workplace, there are certain steps that team…
iHR Australia in the News: Tony Abbott and the psychology of losing (BBC News)
iHR Australia’s Managing Director, Stephen Bell was invited to comment on former prime minister Tony Abbott’s first appearance as a backbencher in a BBC News article on 12 October 2015:…
Recognising mental illness in the workplace
The terrible impact of mental illness on our society has been well documented and as 2015 draws to a close, it continues to be a significant problem for Australian families…
A national sporting team meets its match regarding an unfair dismissal
Taking disciplinary action towards an employee who has acted against the policies of your organisation is rarely easy – and it can be much more difficult when it plays out…
A delicate balance: maintaining organisational culture while managing mental illness in the workplace
Mental stress-related absenteeism and presenteeism are becoming more common in the Australian workplace, with such workers’ compensation claims costing businesses an average total of $342,00 per claim. While investing in employee’s mental well-being is…
