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Opposition’s IR Policy: Summary and Reaction
Opposition’s Leader Tony Abbott’s industrial relations policy was released last week, key points from the policy include; Restrict union right of entry into workplaces. Create a Registered Organisations Commission to…
Duty of care – what you need to know
So, what exactly is “duty of care”? Most managers and employees are familiar with the term and know that it imposes some sort of obligation on an employer, but what…
Bashing the boss – the rise of upwards bullying
When we first think of bullying we tend to automatically think of downward bullying. This is the situation where a manager/supervisor or a more senior worker, bullies and/or harasses junior…
The F word: a manager’s pet hate?
Whether you are an employee, employer, manager or colleague, you will have to give difficult feedback to employees who are not performing tasks correctly. Giving feedback is important because it…
Harassed while pregnant: former policewoman awarded $250,000
Pregnancy is meant to be a joyous time, celebrated by families, friends and workmates alike. Sadly, some backward employers are not sharing in the celebratory mood, despite strong laws against…
Lateness; not a sacking offence – FWC
Repeated lateness was not an adequate reason for instant dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a recent case about a tardy employee. A bridal shop worker was dismissed…
Chimp in a 3 piece suit? When managers are like monkeys
If you find your staff hiding in the tea room next time you give out promotions to middle management positions, you will now know why. Researchers who spent 600 hours…
Communications – HR’s best friend?
Have you ever discovered that one of your colleagues was leaving when you saw their job being advertised? Or have you been alerted to a new promotion, product or campaign…
Workplace Investigations: Top 3 causes of workplace complaints
This year, iHR Australia is conducting research around our workplace investigations including the nature of complaints, contributing factors and key observations. Although the final results and report for quarter one…
Australian workplaces NOT racist… just ageist and sexist?
A groundbreaking study has found people from non-English speaking countries and religious minorities are no more likely to think they had been discriminated against by their bosses than other workers.…
One third of Australian workers bullied; FWA amendments to start in July?
One in three Australian workers has been bullied at work, new figures from UMR Research reveal, with over half of them being the victim of persistent office gossip or malicious…
Redundancy and redeployment: common and costly mistakes
A number of recent legal cases have raised questions about the extent of employers’ obligations under agreements, contracts and policies; particularly relating to redeployment of employees whose roles are being…
