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Do employers choose beauty over brains?
Research shows that recruiters are more likely to hire good looking narcissists than those who are modest or whose appearance is average, so what does this mean for interviewers? …
Discipline or dismiss? Robust process needed says FWC
A case in which two workers were granted reinstatement shows the importance of procedural fairness in managing employees’ performance and conduct. The two workers had originally complained of bullying by their…
How to avoid a $10k sexual harassment payout
A kitchen hand at a New South Wales restaurant was awarded $10,000 after being sexually harassed at work by her boss. In a scenario such as this, how can an…
Workplace bullying linked to law enforcement suicide
Allegations have emerged in the news this week that workplace bullying could have contributed to the suicide of a law enforcement agency employee. An inquiry by the Coroner is currently…
Could mental health cost business millions?
With news reports saying that sexual harassment claims are on the rise, and the figures paid out in compensation are also growing, alongside recent news of a Victorian teacher’s stress…
Employer not liable for Christmas party punch
An employee who was seriously injured during an altercation at a work Christmas celebration who attempted to sue his employer for breaching its duty of care has lost his case.…
The risks of non-communication in the management ‘cockpit’
Does your organisation have cracks in the fuselage? The aviation industry puts forward the case for communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence in the ‘cockpit’ of organisations. Aviation Safety Regulators…
Lessons from a lying employee
An unfair dismissal claim brought by a forklift driver, who lied about working for a competitor while signed off work, has been thrown out by the Fair Work Commission (FWC),…
Contagious culture – a high risk epidemic?
A significant contributing factor in the cause of complaints within organisations is ‘workplace culture’, a term broadly defined as ‘the way we do things around here’. A recent BRW…
