Category: How to’s
It’s an unfortunate reality that workplace investigations often need to occur following an end-of-year party. Here are some workplace investigation tips to keep in mind.
It’s the prerogative of every employer to set high standards for their workforce. However, a recent case demonstrated that employers must be able to justify their performance targets. How can you ensure KPIs stand up to scrutiny?
The year is almost drawing to a close, but before employers shut up shop for the year, there are a few things to consider ticking off your to-do list.
Done well, networking can be more than just an opportunity to meet new people – it can open you and your organisation to a world of opportunity.
Executed appropriately, an office Christmas party is an excellent chance to foster connections and mark the year’s accomplishments. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to be mindful of certain legal liabilities associated with these events.
Who is an appropriate support person? And when can you veto an employee’s choice?
With the goal of retaining talent, this HR professional saw an opportunity to rejuvenate her organisation’s rewards strategy.
New research shows that seven in 10 Australians wouldn’t tell their employer about a mental health condition. Why do employees feel so unsafe to speak up in the workplace and how can employers empower them?
Mathew Paine FCPHR says one of his greatest challenges as an HR executive is selling the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion to the C-suite. Here’s how he’s had success in the past.
Practising trauma-informed HR can go a long way towards fostering a mentally and psychologically safe work environment.
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HOW TO
A HR practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next career move.
Keep these tips in mind to ensure your organisation’s probation periods go beyond being a tick-box exercise and become a driver of strong culture and high performance.
From building your case in advance to avoiding the trap of false politeness, use these strategies to help you engage in constructive dissent at the executive level.
LEGAL
A case currently before the Federal Circuit Court highlights the dangers of cutthroat, “win at all costs” work cultures. But where do courts draw the line between a competitive culture and a psychosocially unsafe work environment?
Ahead of a report into the latest Closing Loopholes legislation, we ask an expert lawyer to explain the casual conversion rules in their current form.
NSW has significantly raised the legal stakes for workplace health and safety compliance, including the management of psychosocial risks. Here’s what the changes mean in practice, and their implications for employers across Australia.
The new financial year will bring changes to pay, superannuation, parental leave, psychosocial risk management and more. Here’s what these changes will mean in practice for HR.
