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Mental health matters: “sensitive” worker wins appeal
Last month saw surprising outcomes in two cases both involving workers with mental health conditions and their claims of unfair treatment. The first case involved a government worker’s appeal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FWC releases bullying statistics for January 2014
FWC releases bullying statistics for January 2014 11 February 2014 The new anti-bullying laws that came into effect at the start of this year have been met with both anticipation…
FWO orders $16k backpay plus policy, procedure & training changes
FWO orders $16k backpay plus policy, procedure & training changes 11 February 2014 A Queensland real estate company has been ordered by the Fair Work Ombudsman to pay $16,600 to…
