Human resources

Groupthink is a psychological behaviour that impairs rational decision-making. Structuring a risk workshop correctly and introducing anonymous voting are methods of improving…

An employee was dismissed following his refusal to provide his fingerprint arguing that he owned the biometric data. The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission quashed the previous decision in the…

A recent appeal case determined ‘ordinary hours’ were the ordinary hours as set out in the relevant award or agreement. Employers who use ‘annualised salaries’ in their agreements and do not…

Jargon can potentially confuse, annoy or erode trust. This article examines the three reasons why we use jargon and three potential consequences.

When emotionally aware, we are more able to trust our capability and employ a growth mindset. Self-supporting teams help to present arguments, analyse and learn logical…

Disruptive technologies have the potential to deliver transformational improvements. The rollout and ongoing maintenance of new technologies can be extremely challenging, particularly for…

Calling out bad behaviour can incite fear. But not addressing poor behaviour in the workplace can see a culture of disrespect, fear and low trust develop. This article provides some techniques to…

For most organisations, its workforce is its largest cost and arguably its biggest asset. Companies that do not plan for the right workforce are more vulnerable to obsolescence. Strategic…

Employers need to carefully consider the questions they ask during an interview. Discriminatory (or apparently discriminatory) questioning during interviews creates the risk of prospective…

In achieving financially sustainable results, boards and senior leaders must ensure the means are both ethical and prudent. Creating a desirable workplace culture takes both a ‘top-down’ and…

Effective and clear corporate governance practices can be critical when selling your business, raising capital and arranging financing.  This article examines simple but effective steps businesses…

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has recently handed down a series of decisions which expand an employee’s rights to request flexible working arrangements. On 20 November 2018, the Full…

There is increasing scrutiny on board competence, yet paradoxically, there is reluctance to invest in board development. There is a need to identify and codify the developmental maturity level of a…

A fearless culture is the result of a cumulative focus of leaders across the organisation, led and modelled by those at the top. A fearless culture is based on asking questions, being clear on…

Recent data shows an increase in government employees self-referring for mental health support. Government jobs are prone to organisational change which acts as a stressor. This article provides…

To effectively lead change and make it stick, leaders need to first understand themselves. The more power a person feels the more confident they are of the accuracy of their thoughts and…

Steps you should take to improve your mediation experience? Early successful mediation avoids potentially substantial and crippling litigation costs. Document the settlement agreement before the…

Strategic projects are a means of increasing the leverage that senior leaders get from an engaged team. Senior leaders must create an environment where strategic projects are viewed as an…

Rogue employees are rare, but they devastate their organisations. Motivations vary but are important to understand from a risk perspective. Building a mix of preventative and detective controls…