Ten years ago (and yes, where did that decade go!), it was noted 1 [1] in despatches that an employer does not need to conduct a “perfect” workplace investigation. Read out of context, this statement is somewhat alarming for anyone who takes pride in the rigour of their workplace investigations. The observation does not mean, […]
Worklogic is thrilled to launch its inaugural research whitepaper “Aftermath of Afterglow? Improving Workplace Culture & Team Dynamics after a Misconduct Investigation” this month. This is a topic very close to our hearts and an area that has been neglected in academic research to date. As many of you know, the fundamental purpose of conducting […]
At Worklogic we enjoy working with our clients to help them resolve a variety of workplace issues. This sort of HR “trouble shooting” often raises some interesting and bespoke challenges that might be of interest to others. So in 2015 we have decided to share some of these queries (the names and identities of those […]
In more cases that one might imagine, workplace conflict could have been resolved with a simple apology. But with the current zeitgeist’s preoccupation with litigation, an apology is too often only viewed through the prism of an admission of liability. Then there’s also the issue of those who “don’t do apologies” because they see them […]
The break-up of a relationship is bad enough, without the added complication of having to see the person every day, risking your emotional wellbeing, job performance and professional identity, potentially damaging the dynamics of your team, and breaching company policies. Many employers will have experienced the fall-out of a workplace romance gone bad – when […]
Mediation is well recognised as a practical tool for resolving employee complaints. When used strategically, it can improve an organisation’s prospects of resolving a complaint expeditiously and efficiently. The employer shows its employees that it cares about their concerns and takes them seriously, while at the same time giving responsibility to the employees for resolving […]
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. […]
You’ve thrown the baby shower and waved off your employees for the impending birth – but once they are out the door, are you keeping them in mind or do they become invisible? Your maternity leave policy may detail the conditions of the parental leave, but what does it say about maintaining contact during their […]