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The F word: a manager’s pet hate?
Whether you are an employee, employer, manager or colleague, you will have to give difficult feedback to employees who are not performing tasks correctly. Giving feedback is important because it…
Harassed while pregnant: former policewoman awarded $250,000
Pregnancy is meant to be a joyous time, celebrated by families, friends and workmates alike. Sadly, some backward employers are not sharing in the celebratory mood, despite strong laws against…
Lateness; not a sacking offence – FWC
Repeated lateness was not an adequate reason for instant dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a recent case about a tardy employee. A bridal shop worker was dismissed…
Chimp in a 3 piece suit? When managers are like monkeys
If you find your staff hiding in the tea room next time you give out promotions to middle management positions, you will now know why. Researchers who spent 600 hours…
Communications – HR’s best friend?
Have you ever discovered that one of your colleagues was leaving when you saw their job being advertised? Or have you been alerted to a new promotion, product or campaign…
Workplace Investigations: Top 3 causes of workplace complaints
This year, iHR Australia is conducting research around our workplace investigations including the nature of complaints, contributing factors and key observations. Although the final results and report for quarter one…
Australian workplaces NOT racist… just ageist and sexist?
A groundbreaking study has found people from non-English speaking countries and religious minorities are no more likely to think they had been discriminated against by their bosses than other workers.…
The ‘no jerks rule’. Does it improve corporate performance?
The ‘no jerks rule’: does it improve corporate performance? While it is difficult to know how many organisations have a “no jerks policy”, the idea has certainly taken off.
What is your training deficit costing you: $28,000, $300,000 or more?
What is your training deficit costing you: $28,000, $300,000 or more? Every week, iHR Australia comments on workplace issues and many of the items we are seeing in the news…
