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With the anxiety and confusion caused by the global pandemic, the focus for many organisations has been on adapting their operating model. In many instances simply to survive the uncertainty and in some instances to thrive and embrace new opportunities, whilst peripheral administration requirements[…]

In the space of one short month we’ve seen a buoyant business environment dramatically change in an unprecedented and unexpected way.

So much is said about it, but what constitutes a healthy work life balance?

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[…]

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.

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.

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 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?