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Christmas party breast groper unfairly dismissed
A worker whose employment was terminated after he touched several co-workers’ breasts at a work Christmas party has been reinstated after the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission found his…
Is workplace bullying hurting families?
Failing to address bullying and harassment in the workplace can not only impact on employees’ health but can also damage the wellbeing of their families, according to a recent article.…
Could training investment boost retention?
Investing in workplace training and development may be the crucial step organisations need to improve employee retention rates and boost productivity, despite many organisations falling behind in this area. Workplace…
Sacked for having a birthday
A restaurant in Brisbane has been fined almost $30,000 after telling a long-serving worker his employment would be terminated on his 65th birthday. The restaurant operator had written to the…
28 Percent of HR managers not ready for bullying complaints
With recent amendments to the Fair Work Act and changes to legislation seemingly always on the horizon, it can be difficult remaining compliant with laws and regulations surrounding HR in…
6 steps to workforce resentment
While conflict and debate occur in most workplaces and can be motivational to some, poor management styles can lead to tensions, altercations and resentment. It may be necessary to conduct…
To sack or not to sack?
Firing someone is rarely easy, for the employer or the employee. It is important to know where you stand as an employer to avoid claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination.…
Are the bystanders as bad as the bullies?
When workplace harassment and bullying occurs, is there any such thing as an ‘innocent bystander’? Taking action against bullying behaviour in the workplace can hinge on a witness’s decision to…
The coach approach; mentors mitigate bullying risk
Struggling workers may be more likely to complain of unfair treatment, but what can employers do to support and develop workers and also prevent bullying and harassment complaints? With the…
App-alling: are apps increasing risk of bullying claims?
HR professionals are facing a new challenge in workplace bullying and harassment claims – photo-sharing apps and social media posts being used to harass workers. For some time, many employers…
Unfairly dismissed for stealing the Milo?
The dismissal of a worker who supposedly stole the break room Milo has been found to be unfair. A supermarket chain was recently required to reinstate an individual in his…
Avoiding the issue; the real cost of “avoidance” management
As workplace bullying cases continue to appear in the news, we look at one major contributing factor, which may not be obvious to many. Poor management styles clearly influence the…
