The holiday season is upon us and fortunately for us, in Australia, we can go and make merry! After lockdowns and working from home, those workplaces that are holding in person Christmas parties should celebrate with gusto. However, the silly season, especially after the year we have had, can create an environment where employees behave […]
The Respect@Work Report and the Need for Action in 2021
The Respect@Work Report was released in March of this year (which in 2020 feels like ten years ago, rather than ten months). The report, which was the product of two year’s work, over 500 submissions, and 60 sessions of consultation across the nation, was released by the Australian Human Rights Commission and was a world […]
Procedural fairness in investigations of reportable conduct allegations
A reportable conduct investigation is necessarily different, and can sometimes be more complex to navigate, than other types of workplace investigations. In a reportable conduct context, it is obviously imperative that the investigator ensures all children are provided the opportunity to be involved (unless there is a very good reason that they are not) and […]
[WEBINAR ON DEMAND] Supporting leadership development through practical coaching
There is no doubt that 2020 has thrown into stark relief the importance of leadership at every level of society – from team leaders at work to leaders of the country, and shown that being a good leader is as much about an individual’s leadership identity and values as it is about their technical know-how. […]