Leadership and the Role of HR in Uncertain Times
In the space of one short month we’ve seen a buoyant business environment dramatically change in an unprecedented and unexpected way.
How does a healthy work life balance improve staff productivity?
So much is said about it, but what constitutes a healthy work life balance?
Working from Home
Research by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in late 2016 showed that almost one-third of the Australian workforce regularly worked from home. These statistics include structured agreements where employers sanction working from home and unstructured ad hoc situations where employees take work[…]
Reverse Bullying in the Workplace
Bullying in the workplace is not new. Usually, its peers or subordinates who are the target. However, reverse or upwards bullying has consequences that are as just as devastating as any other form of bullying behaviour.
Realising productivity after the holiday period
Everyone needs a break from work to stay focused and productive. Expecting employees to work continuously for months on end is not healthy and can lead to burnout. But returning from an extended holiday can cause loss of productivity as well.
Key findings about Workplace Training
The 2019 Industry Survey: Training in the Workplace conducted by iHR Australia in 2019 saw over 200 responses from a diverse range of participants. In this week’s article we highlight some of the key findings from the survey results. A full version of the report “The hidden workplace training[…]
Cultural fit or diversity?
Cultural fit and diversity have become popular buzzwords in recruitment and HR circles, but do they complement one another? Are they compatible and, most importantly, can we hire for cultural fit and still utilise the benefits of diversity?
Racial vilification complaint ends up in Tribunal: how Contact Officer training can reduce risk
A court has rejected a worker's claims that he was discriminated against, victimised and vilified because of his Indigenous heritage, noting his colleagues apologised for isolated inappropriate comments and that he was not subjected to less favourable treatment.