Having a workplace bullying policy is akin to putting up a wet floor sign, according to a psychologist, whose research shows having a policy doesn't remove the risks that enable bullying to occur in the first place.
Two new reports shine a light on the prevalence of workplace bullying, the work climates that foster it, and its impact on absenteeism and productivity.
New research reveals which industries are the most optimistic about hiring; what an effective job ad looks like; the link between workplace bullying and suicide; which employers have the best intern programs; and more.
Despite their "obsessive inner drive" to work, workaholics are less productive and more prone to depression, new research has found. This article also highlights new figures on graduate salaries, the seven steps that lead to employee referral success, and which workplaces are truly inclusive of LGBTI employees.
HR skills are in demand across the board this quarter, a new report shows. In this article we also report on hiring trends in the IT and finance sectors; calls for tougher redundancy obligations; and how employers should address workplace psychosocial risks.
Understanding the motives and characteristics of "Dark Triad" personality types can help employers minimise workplace bullying risks, according to experts.
Employers can reduce the productivity losses associated with mental illness and improve employees' health through a five-step plan for mentally healthy workplaces, according to new research.
Certain leadership styles can increase workplace psychosocial risks, so employers must take this into account in leadership selection and performance management processes, argues a psychologist.
The Federal Parliament's inquiry into workplace bullying reports that improving workplace culture is "the greatest investment that can be made" toward eliminating the problem, and advocates management targets for encouraging positive workplace behaviour.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
