False Claims: Fact or Fiction Some employers believe that the present state of the economy is driving employees to make an increasing number of “false” bullying allegations. In our experience, there have been an increasing number of bullying claims over the last 6 months, but they are no more likely to be false, trivial or […]
The importance of training Recent pronouncements, by economists around the globe, indicate that the current financial situation may well get “darker before it gets lighter”. But in times where there are many pressures on employers, it’s vital that you don’t skimp on preventative and reactive measures in relation to discrimination, harassment and bullying. Otherwise, you […]
Volatility and the Workforce Response Whether or not the economic downturn and expected recession will have a direct impact on their organisation, employees in many industries currently feel extremely unsettled. They are concerned about the security of their jobs, their need to stay in the workforce longer than they had expected (due to the decrease […]
2008 – A Year of Reform Change would indeed appear to be the only constant in employment relations! Significant developments have occurred in the workplace relations landscape during 2008. In this final newsletter for 2008, we focus on three key reforms: the recommended reforms to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission; the […]
We Welcome Lisa! We welcome Lisa Klug, Consultant, to Worklogic. Lisa is an experienced lawyer, manager and trainer. Lisa started her career as a litigation lawyer in major commercial law firms where she was principally involved in insurance litigation and advising on workplace-related legislation. More recently as a manager of a strategic function in […]
Recent research suggests that many Australian workplaces have entrenched work overload cultures, with globalisation, multi-tasking and PDAs pushing employees to achieve even more each hour. In the UK, workload is the most pervasive factor linked to work-related stress and stress related injuries to employees – and has been found to be the costliest of all […]
Conflict is inevitable in any workplace. Personality clashes, misunderstandings, inconsistent working styles and different expectations around duties and workload can arise at any time. Employees can often resolve minor disagreements themselves. Disputes of a more serious nature – including allegations such as bullying, discrimination or sexual harassment – can be much more difficult to manage. […]
Organisational Codes of Ethics: Guiding Light or Oxymoron? A large American company revised and committed to its Code of Ethics in 2000. This rousing and lengthy Code states that the company’s employees, subsidiaries and affiliates: “are charged with conducting their business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards. An employee shall not […]
Attracting and retaining staff – Diversify your approach! This year, a press release by the UK‘s Equal Opportunity Commission, the peak body for sex discrimination, noted that gender equality was still generations away. Women are still paid 17% less than men in full time employment, and 28% more women than men have carer responsibilities. The […]
Who should conduct an internal investigation? A question that often troubles our clients is whether a workplace investigation should be conducted in-house, or by external consultants or lawyers. In deciding who should undertake the investigation, some relevant factors might be the seriousness of the allegations, the possible consequences for the organisation and the employees, legal […]