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Fair Work implications for downsizing workforce
Over recent years businesses have enjoyed high levels of growth and experienced the difficulties of attracting and retaining talent. The impact of the Global economic crisis is that for perhaps…
Telecommuting: the way of the future
The many benefits of telecommuting, or working from home, are more extensive than previously thought, a study by Cisco has found. The networking and telecommunications technology firm surveyed 2,000 of…
Workplace bullying: a dangerous occurrence
Workplace bullying has a substantial impact on the economy and the individuals concerned and the businesses involved. It has been estimated that this problem costs the nation at least $6…
Employee engagement makes good business sense
Over a fifth of all Australian employees are actively disengaged in their workplace, the 2008 Gallup Biannual Australian Engagement Study has found. Actively disengaged employees are not only unsatisfied with…
The importance of consistently enforcing company policies
Theft and dishonest behaviour by staff are both considered reasonable grounds for dismissal, regardless of the value of the item stolen. A recent example of this occurred in Tony Petrosillo…
Flexible working arrangements, redundancy and discrimination
Employers need to be aware of the National Employment Standards (NES) in relation to flexible working arrangements and parental leave provisions if they do not want to be found to…
Managers must learn to handle EEO, harassment and bullying complaints properly
Organisations sometimes find themselves criticised by courts and tribunals for the mishandling of a workplace EEO, harassment or bullying complaint. Often it is because the initial response to a complaint…
Key performance management strategies to prevent bullying related claims
The mismanagement of performance issues is linked to an increase in bullying related claims in the workplace. This has been driven by a lack of planning and knowledge of impacts…
How to get recruitment and selection right
The first and arguably most important people decision you can make is whether or not to hire a person, and into which role. And yet, for all the tools that exist…
Unlawful discrimination and workplace bullying; three management cultures to avoid
The David Jones Sexual Harassment case seems to be settled. As usual, there was no winner although the complainant left mediation with a smile on her face. The reputation of…
Top 10 tips: for preparing for EA negotiations
Much of the attention of recent times has been on what happens once the parties get to the bargaining table. But the groundwork for a successful negotiation is laid well…
Leadership: A key to engaged employees
The word ‘engagement’ is thrown liberally around corporate Australia these days. If one is engaged to the organisation, he or she feels ‘part of’ it. Loyal, committed or attached to its…
