Disturbing findings of bullying, sexual harassment, racism and discrimination against LGBQTI+ throughout Rio Tinto demonstrate that there is much to do to change the culture in the mining sector. Businesses who work in the mining sector need to understand their workplace culture and take proactive steps to minimise the risk of physical and psychological harm. […]
Two recent decisions by the Fair Work Commission in relation to applications for Stop Bullying or Sexual Harassment Orders provide illumination in one case but lead to further questions in another. Both are worthy of exploration. THDL (S02021/9) The first application, filed by THDL and heard by Commissioner Yilmaz on 16 November 2021, was an […]
By Samantha Edwards, Senior Consultant Background On 1 February 2021, the Collingwood Football Club’s “Do Better” report was released, following an independent review into the Club’s responses to incidents of racism and cultural safety in the workplace and its internal processes and culture[i]. The review, commissioned by the Board’s Integrity Committee, was sparked by allegations […]
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 […]
Where an investigation has found that serious misconduct allegations are proven, the post-investigation landscape can often be filled with comments of regret and angst about what could have been prevented. Amidst all the various post-investigation follow up, next steps, and even possible fall-out, we often hear the following statements: “But we never knew” “No-one ever […]
In this free Worklogic webinar on-demand, Director Jason Clark provides an update on the most recent bullying cases and what we can learn from them. During the webinar, Jason will: Briefly summarise some recent and interesting bullying cases; Describe the issues faced by the employer when investigating the allegations; and What the findings of each […]
In May this year, it was reported that “nearly half (46%) of all working Australians working from home in late April and early May”. If you are a HR manager, it might be tempting to wish that with such a large proportion of staff working remotely, instances of bullying might slow during these strange times. […]
A recent case in the Fair Work Commission, Ms Anne Pilbrow [2020] FWC 2458 (26 May 2020), has revisited the scenario where there is a need to identify what is reasonable management action (even if imperfectly carried out) and what is bullying, as defined in the Fair Work Act 2009. The case also demonstrates that […]
In this webinar Worklogic Director’s Jodie Fox, Jason Clark and Rose Bryant-Smith draw on their decades of experience as investigators, workplace relations advisors, and fixers of teams to share tips and tricks they have learned, de-identified ‘war stories’, and answer those tricky questions you’ve always wondered about. WATCH WEBINAR How to access our Webinars On […]
Today is April Fools’ Day and I think that everyone agrees that humour is an essential ingredient for keeping us all sane and grounded in what are very challenging times. That said, it is still important remember that what what you think is a joke, others may find offensive and that the intentions behind the […]