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A single toxic comment made by a leader can create a negative 'unwritten ground rule' that undermines a positive workplace culture, according to employee engagement experts.

An "overwhelming majority" of Australian organisations believe HR professionals are responsible for managing workplace mental health issues, but they're ill-equipped to do so, new research shows.

An employer that faced nearly 200 discrimination and bullying complaints in a year found just 10 per cent were substantiated, according to its sustainability report. Meanwhile, the ABS has found nearly one in three employees regularly work from home; "worrying" productivity trends have prompted a national campaign; and more.

Employers are back to offering higher salaries to lure new employees, new market research shows. Meanwhile, a study has found work-life balance is now the most important job factor for every generation; organisations are warned to avoid the 'merit trap'; the S-x Discrimination Minister has outlined three priorities; and more.

A major Australian employer engages workers by providing unlimited volunteer hours and a whistleblower hotline, while another seeks employee input on customer improvement initiatives. Meanwhile, fresh research on grad salaries, job automation and social media friendships has been released; plus more.

Employers are increasingly urged to manage mental illness at work, but the issue is "wrought with confusion", according to a law firm. Meanwhile, research outlines the workplace barriers to employee health, ways to increase productivity, and more.

'Pale males' are in abundance in leadership, with research finding nine in 10 ASX 200 CEOs are of Anglo-Celtic or European background. Meanwhile, new reports have been released on gender and other diversity issues, cloud-based HR systems, and the effectiveness of the FWC.

In a study with implications for managing workplace behaviour, a researcher has found women's s-xual harassment risks increase with their level of authority.