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Knowing when to step in: Leadership Tips to navigate AI, remote work and more
The nature of work tasks leaders to steer through more than just flexible work requests.
Contact Officers vs HR vs Managers: Understanding the key differences
A contact officer does not organise interventions or provide direction on workplace issues. Instead, they need to act much more as a sounding board.
Putting procedural fairness in dismissals: Expert Advice from Senior Investigator
A dismissal might be considered unfair despite having a ‘valid reason’ for doing so.
Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment – The Shift to Positive Duty
Power disparity is known to be one of the key drivers of workplace sexual harassment.
Why managers avoid having difficult conversations around inappropriate behaviour
It may not just be in the DNA of some workplace cultures to handle complaints.
Understanding the Preliminary Assessment
Preliminary Assessment is not an investigation but acts as an initial inquiry.
Understanding the Probation Period: 5 pitfalls to avoid
Note to employers: A probation period is a two-way street.
A summary of employment law (Fair Work) changes
Changes include pay secrecy ban, new positive duty on employers among others.
Understanding leave without pay
When a staff member requests to take leave without pay (LWP), or unpaid leave, especially if it’s the first time an employer has received this request, they may ask themselves…
