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Education institution’s complaint handling “made things worse”
Education institution’s complaint handling “made things worse” 1 October 2013 A workplace investigation conducted by the ACT Public Service Commissioner has determined that a major Canberra educational institution should apologise…
Discrimination danger: cricket culture clash a lesson for employers
Earlier this month, the story of an Australian cricketer who was exempted from wearing a team sponsor’s logo for religious reasons appeared in the press. Despite the furore surrounding this, with…
Investment bank accused of sexism and bullying
A major international investment bank has been accused of bullying behaviour and sexual discrimination by the organisation’s former Australian vice president. According to an article published by The Australian, the…
Racism at work damages productivity says Commissioner
Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane has spoken out about an alarming increase in racial hatred in Australian workplaces. In a speech that highlighted the importance of workplace anti-discrimination training,…
65 percent would not speak up on bullying
Would you speak up if you witnessed bullying? Almost two-thirds of Australians admit to witnessing bullying and not intervening, according to new research from the National Australia Bank and the…
Workplace mediation; myth or magic?
Dispute resolution in the workplace can be a daunting prospect for employers, particularly when interpersonal conflict or personality clashes come into play. Mediation services are offered by some HR consulting…
Court forces flight attendant to show Facebook activities
How much privacy can workers expect in the workplace? Should employers be allowed to demand access to an employee’s social media activities or financial records? In a recent New…
Sexual harassment claims – are HR Departments up to it?
Sexual harassment in the workplace can damage an organisation’s reputation particularly if the organisation fails to investigate and deal with the allegations appropriately and quickly. The Federal Court heard…
Fair Work Act amendments – Workplace Relations expert explains
Fair Work Act amendments – Workplace Relations expert explains 3 September 2013 In this interview iHR Australia’s Director of Workplace Relations, John Boardman explains recent amendments made to the Fair…
