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Bully bosses lose creative edge
The consequences of workplace bullying could be impacting your business’s innovation and creativity, according to a new study from the Australian School of Business at the University of New South…
The enemy within: dealing with employee theft
Theft by employees is clearly a worrying issue for employers, so why is it happening and why do many choose not to report it? According to a recent survey…
Are organisations to blame for workplace harassment?
A recent review has found clashing personalities may not be the cause of workplace harassment, which inspires the question – what or who is to blame? According to the University…
Mental health matters: “sensitive” worker wins appeal
Last month saw surprising outcomes in two cases both involving workers with mental health conditions and their claims of unfair treatment. The first case involved a government worker’s appeal…
First point of contact: why a contact officer is essential
From workplace bullying to harassment and discrimination, there are a variety of queries and problems an organisation’s employees may bring up on a regular basis. It is therefore essential that…
4 ingredients for an effective workplace bullying policy
As with many workplace issues, the first element of a prevention strategy for workplace bullying is to have a clear, up to date and well communicated policy in place. The…
Hiring a hirer: 5 things to look for in HR recruitment
It might seem ironic, but recruiting a human resources professional can be one of the more challenging tasks for hiring managers. There is a complex range of criteria to assess…
Report quantifies financial cost of workplace bullying
Many employers are aware of the psychological toll of workplace bullying, ranging from lowered staff engagement and morale to lost productivity and health issues but the financial implications may be…
Top time wasters: social media, socialising and even meetings
Allowing your employees to have some fun at work can do wonders for engagement and morale – but where is the line between a social atmosphere and slacking off? A…
5 tips to reduce the impact of illness
It sometimes seems like employees would do anything to stay away from the office – but a recent study has revealed the opposite trend among sick workers. A US-based survey…
Severance: Are you doing it right?
Letting a worker go can cause disruption to any organisation but this is not the only reason for getting it right. Having the right practices and procedures in place can…
Supermarket sued for $1.3m over sexual harassment claims
A former manager claiming to have developed post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of alleged sexual harassment at work is suing her former employer for $1.3 million. A sexual harassment…
