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Probationary Period – your questions answered
Organisations or employers seeking HR support can call iHR Australia on 1300 884 687 or make an online enquiry. 1. What is a Probationary Period? The probationary period is the initial period of employment…
“Broken culture” and bullying at government agency
Last week the Sydney Morning Herald reported some surprising behavioural and cultural issues which have come to light from inside a NSW government agency. The agency in question often deals…
Pregnancy: the top discrimination complaint in Australia
Pregnancy has surpassed disability as the top workplace discrimination issue in Australia, as reported by News Limited. In the wake of the Australian Human Rights Commission beginning its Pregnancy and…
How NOT to handle conflict at work
Conflict between employees is an inevitable fact of working life. No matter how agreeable you are, there will be times when your views do not align with someone else at…
Annual leave lottery: how does Australia compare?
Paid annual leave is an important employment entitlement for workers, allowing employees the chance to enjoy a break, while still having some financial security. In tougher economic times, business leaders…
Racial discrimination rife in growing Australia
A new report from the Scanlon Foundation and Melbourne’s Monash University has shed light on the alarming level of discrimination and racial intolerance being shown in Australia today. The 2013…
Office odours; dealing sensitively with smells
In order to function as part of a cohesive team, it is often necessary for individual workers to accept the differences of their colleagues, particularly when it comes to lifestyle…
Sacked for not smiling enough
Dismissing an employee for not smiling in staff photos was not “sound, defensible and well founded,” the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a recent case. A real estate agency…
Anti-bullying protests a wake-up call to all
A 200 strong protest of staff at a large distribution centre has seen workers taking a stand in order to raise concerns about alleged bullying and harassment by managers. As…
