September 2024

We have reviewed our 2024 workplace investigations data to uncover emerging trends in inappropriate behaviour, including bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, and misconduct, in post-COVID Australian workplaces.

This free report provides insights into these trends as well as prevention strategies that foster a safer and more positive workplace culture.

All data is anonymous and does not identify any specific organisation.

Key concepts covered in this report:

Complainants and respondents know their rights

Power imbalances are prevalent

Social media: The new home for bad behaviour

The role of alcohol and substance abuse

Understand the perception of bias

What to expect in this report

  • Key insights in workplace investigations for complaints investigated in 2024 on:

    • inappropriate behaviour,
    • workplace bullying,
    • workplace sexual harassment and other types of harassment,
    • workplace discrimination, and
    • workplace misconduct.
  • Common scenarios that have enabled these issues to occur.

  • Practical recommendations to help your organisation navigate the complexities of modern employee relations, drive new prevention initiatives to foster safer, more positive workplace cultures.


Why trust iHR Australia?

For over 25 years, iHR Australia has been the go-to provider for workplace investigations and conflict resolution services across multiple industries across Australia and New Zealand. With arguably the largest database of workplace investigations in the country, we are well placed to provide data-backed understanding to our knowledge and experience in handling matters relating to employee relations.

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