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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…
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…
‘Big Four’ bank offers paid domestic violence leave
‘Big Four’ bank offers paid domestic violence leave 11 June 2013 In a dramatic move, staff at one of the Big Four banks will now be entitled to unlimited paid…
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…
Bullying and the Workplace FAQs
1. What is workplace bullying? Each State and Territory has its own definition or legislation regarding workplace bullying. When proven, workplace bullying constitutes a breach of the relevant State Workplace…
Creative differences: Ad exec awarded $300k in damages
Creative differences: Ad exec awarded $300k in damages A very public two-and-a-half-year stoush involving a prominent Australian advertising agency drew to a close this week, with the aggrieved executive creative…
