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Curses! Has workplace swearing gone too far?
It is said swearing is the sign of an inadequate vocabulary or a bankrupt mind. Some would argue that swearing can be a useful tool for ambitious executives, enabling them…
More than words; tips for effective interviews
Productivity issues in many Australian businesses could begin even before employees set foot in the company, with many Australian managers guilty of poor interview techniques. The need for Australian managers…
The review and you: 4 tips to improve 3 month reviews
Although most managers recognise the need for some form of performance management, there is sometimes a question over the necessity of conducting a performance review after an employee’s first three…
Selection Savvy – how to avoid disability discrimination
Treating employees with a disability sensitively and fairly is an important responsibility for an employer. State and Commonwealth laws are in place to prevent people with disabilities from being discriminated…
Survey reveals management skills gaps
Australian management has some key skills gaps that need to be addressed to improve poor productivity and for companies to boost their bottom line, according to a survey by iHR…
Considering the impact of proposed workplace bullying reforms
As Federal politicians consider reforms to Australia’s workplace bullying laws, Victoria’s workplace safety authority WorkSafe has revealed that over 6000 people contacted them about bullying, but only 5% of these…
Survey shows business still values training in tough economic times
A recent survey by iHR Australia, Australia’s leading provider of integrated human resources solutions, shows that business undertakes a significant spend on employee training but is seeking better value for…
Keeping mum: are working mothers jumping ship or being pushed?
Working mothers are prominent among those discriminated against in Australian workplaces, according to recent statistics. Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick says pregnancy and return-to-work discrimination represents about 20 percent of…
Bullying or performance management? The finest of lines
In many cases around workplace bullying a common thread is apparent– that there is a fine, difficult to distinguish line between performance management and bullying. What might seem reasonable and…
