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First point of contact: why a contact officer is essential

From workplace bullying to harassment and discrimination, there are a variety of queries and problems an organisation’s employees may bring up on a regular basis. It is therefore essential that…

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4 ingredients for an effective workplace bullying policy

As with many workplace issues, the first element of a prevention strategy for workplace bullying is to have a clear, up to date and well communicated policy in place. The…

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Hiring a hirer: 5 things to look for in HR recruitment

It might seem ironic, but recruiting a human resources professional can be one of the more challenging tasks for hiring managers. There is a complex range of criteria to assess…

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Report quantifies financial cost of workplace bullying

Many employers are aware of the psychological toll of workplace bullying, ranging from lowered staff engagement and morale to lost productivity and health issues but the financial implications may be…

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Top time wasters: social media, socialising and even meetings

Allowing your employees to have some fun at work can do wonders for engagement and morale – but where is the line between a social atmosphere and slacking off? A…

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5 tips to reduce the impact of illness

It sometimes seems like employees would do anything to stay away from the office – but a recent study has revealed the opposite trend among sick workers. A US-based survey…

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Severance: Are you doing it right?

Letting a worker go can cause disruption to any organisation but this is not the only reason for getting it right. Having the right practices and procedures in place can…

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Supermarket sued for $1.3m over sexual harassment claims

A former manager claiming to have developed post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of alleged sexual harassment at work is suing her former employer for $1.3 million. A sexual harassment…

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Manager harshly dismissed after “explicit” joke about CEO

A Queensland building company has been found to have unfairly dismissed a senior manager who sent round an email inferring that the CEO was an “excessive masturbator”. The company’s financial…

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