Employers must tread a fine line when personal problems affect a worker's performance - especially as some "personal" issues will trigger concrete obligations, says Minter Ellison senior associate Jordan Tilse.
Excessive procrastination at work might have more to do with low emotional intelligence than feelings of stress and overwork, a new study by Swinburne University has found.
A purely policy-driven approach to workplace bullying will not change behaviour because it only tackles the issue at a logical level, according to professional speaker and trainer Blythe Rowe.
Emotional issues arising outside of work can have a massive impact on mental health in the workplace, so employers should create an environment where workers feel comfortable seeking help for them, according to counselling and training specialist Anastasia Massouras.
Many of the difficulties employees face at work - from information overload to tensions between co-workers - can be eased with mindfulness training, according to workplace consultancy The Potential Project.
Strong informal processes can prevent many bullying complaints from escalating into full-blown claims and legal action, but only if employers avoid common mistakes with them, says employment lawyer Jordan Tilse.
Employers should assume problem gambling is occurring in their workplace, possibly on company devices, and take measures to limit it, according to a major discussion paper released by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.
Constant change is the new normal in business, so organisations need to find a way to communicate crucial safety and compliance messages to employees above the din, says communications expert Jonathan Champ.
The challenges of managing work from home and employee flexibility aren't a new phenomenon brought about by the internet - new research shows many aspects of the discussion around 'telework' haven't changed in 40 years.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
