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 […]
Golden Rules of a Workplace Investigation
As this is my first blog for the year, I wanted to say welcome to 2021 and I hope this year is a little safer and smoother for you than perhaps last year was. As we move into the working year and get back to the ‘new’ business as usual (definitely a subject of another […]
The Power of Positivity
From the archive: As we embark on a new year, it’s worth revisiting the advantages of a positive workplace. Tanya Hunter discusses how, in a modern workplaces, positivity can have a distinct affect on overall staff well-being as well as productivity. What difference does positivity make in the workplace? Research demonstrates that it makes a […]
The benefits of flexible work
From the archive: prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the benefits of a flexible workplace were already being touted as progressive and staff-friendly. Worklogic staff have enjoyed the benefits of flexible working for over a decade. As employers navigate working in a post-lockdown world, it’s worth revisiting why flexible work is beneficial to both staff […]
Hopes for 2021
Building a Resilient Team For many organisations 2020 was a bit of a nightmare. The unpredictable nature of the pandemic lead to businesses shutting down, staff experiencing isolation, (some for the first time) and the subsequent lockdowns that challenged us all in different ways. This upheaval meant that many managers and HR professionals were working […]
Silly Season 2020
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. […]
Toxic at the Top: What to do when your Leadership is Rotten
Have you ever left a job because of rotten management? It is one of those intractable problems many people face over their working life: “I don’t want to have to leave but I cannot see a way around the awfulness of continuing to work here.” Changing jobs (supposing alternatives are available) is a stressful business. […]