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How Australian businesses can combat depression and anxiety – and its $4bn-plus economic drain
As the two most common types of mental ill-health in the workplace, depression and anxiety are escalating at an alarming rate while costing Australian employers more than $4 billion each…
How appointing a contact officer can reduce the expense of bullying allegations
It has been reported that workplace bullying is costing Australian businesses between $6 and $13 billion per year, due to drops in productivity, higher rates of absenteeism, higher staff turnover and poor…
Bullying in the workplace: how a culture of aggression or harassment destroys productivity
A culture of bullying can have debilitating effects on the productivity of a workplace and the damage can takes years to unwind. One serious example emerged recently in a hospital…
Worker wins job back after being dismissed for making lewd and derogatory remarks
Worker wins job back after being dismissed for making lewd and derogatory remarks When faced with allegations of an employee misconduct, it is in the best interests of Australian employers…
Parties in high profile sexual harassment case agree to Workplace Mediation
The important role workplace mediators can play in the resolution of disputes has once again been recognised, as developments in a recent high-profile sexual harassment case illustrate. The chief…
Bullied to death: workplace bullying alleged to be a contributing factor in father’s suicide
According to John Boardman, Director Workplace Relations at iHR, both employers and employees have an obligation to create a safe working environment. If an employer or employee observes inappropriate workplace…
Monty Pythonesque employee relations blasted by Fair Work Commission as employee wins nearly $100,000 in compensation
Monty Pythonesque employee relations blasted by Fair Work Commission as employee wins nearly $100,000 in compensation Good employee relations are crucial for business success, fostering teamwork and productivity. Poor employee…
Police officer’s 18-month battle highlights why workplace investigations must be firm but fair
Police officer’s 18-month battle highlights why workplace investigations must be firm but fair A Victorian police officer who was first responder to one of worst train disasters in Australian history,…
Sacking of micromanaging and bullying manager upheld: why anti-bullying training is needed
According to John Boardman, Director Workplace Relations at iHR Australia, bullying has taken a devastating toll on Australian business costing more than $10 billion dollars a year. Boardman notes that…
