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Leading ladies: research shows women under-represented in senior roles

Leading ladies: research shows women under-represented in senior roles 9 July 2013 Misogyny and gender equality have been key discussion points in Australian politics over the last few months and…

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Silly stuff that gets you sacked, part one – sledging, stereotyping and abuse of power

This is the first article in our new series ‘Silly stuff that gets you sacked’. The series will entail a sometimes light-hearted look at an area where both employers and…

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Best fit: HR advice to suit your business

Karen is the director of a community education organisation. The size of the organisation prohibits having a full-time HR manager, but Karen has worked closely with an external HR consultant…

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Parental leave provisions: is your workplace family-friendly?

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 17% of female employees have experienced some form of discrimination while pregnant. By any measure, that statistic is alarmingly high. It is little…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The golden age? 65-69 year olds absorb half Australia’s jobs growth

A golden age? 65-69 year olds absorb half Australia’s jobs growth 18 June 2013 Australia’s workforce demographics are changing. According to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, over a quarter of…

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