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Cultural load – Is it time to evaluate the load and who is bearing it?

The term ‘Cultural Load’ was brought to my attention by an article in HRM (July 2021) in reference to the “extra pressure” employers are (often unknowingly) placing “on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees by asking them to educate their colleagues”. Associate Professor Richard Frankland, Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the University of Melbourne, defines ‘Cultural Load’ as “the invisible loads that people of other cultures or other social…See More

Oct 13

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Cultural load – Is it time to evaluate the load and who is bearing it?

The term ‘Cultural Load’ was brought to my attention by an article in HRM (July 2021) in reference to the “extra pressure” employers are (often unknowingly) placing “on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees by asking them to educate their colleagues”. Associate Professor Richard Frankland, Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the University of Melbourne, defines ‘Cultural Load’ as “the invisible loads that people of other cultures or other social…See More

Oct 12

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Investigations and procedural fairness

Understanding how to separate past investigated misconduct matters from a current situation is crucial in ensuring natural justice is applied.The FWC upheld an unfair dismissal claim when a childcare organisation dismissed two employees following an investigation (in 2019) into misconduct. The reasons for dismissal justified using the outcome of an investigation conducted…See More

May 13

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Investigations and procedural fairness

Understanding how to separate past investigated misconduct matters from a current situation is crucial in ensuring natural justice is applied.The FWC upheld an unfair dismissal claim when a childcare organisation dismissed two employees following an investigation (in 2019) into misconduct. The reasons for dismissal justified using the outcome of an investigation conducted…See More

May 12

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Managing employee relations in a remote working environment

Even though lockdown conditions are beginning to ease, it’s clear that many organisations won’t be returning to ‘business as usual’ any time soon and will be continuing with some aspects of remote work. There are many upsides to this but one area that organisations need to focus on is employee relations, and ensuring that they continue to meet their obligation to provide a safe workplace.I discussed this with Martin Reid, Managing Principal, Workplace Relations at Coulter Roache Solicitors in…See More

Apr 14

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Managing employee relations in a remote working environment

Even though lockdown conditions are beginning to ease, it’s clear that many organisations won’t be returning to ‘business as usual’ any time soon and will be continuing with some aspects of remote work. There are many upsides to this but one area that organisations need to focus on is employee relations, and ensuring that they continue to meet their obligation to provide a safe workplace.I discussed this with Martin Reid, Managing Principal, Workplace Relations at Coulter Roache Solicitors in…See More

Apr 14

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Women in the workplace: Improve your diversity, improve your business results

Would you consider yourself a responsible CEO, Executive or Board Member? Then you will be across this latest piece of research AND you won’t ignore it.Research[1] carried out by the federal Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) based on a six year study of Australian companies found that increasing the number of women in key leadership roles by as little as 10% increased an ASX200 company’s market value by an average of $105 million. Appointing a female CEO is worth an extra, on average,…See More

Apr 8

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Women in the workplace: Improve your diversity, improve your business results

Would you consider yourself a responsible CEO, Executive or Board Member? Then you will be across this latest piece of research AND you won’t ignore it.Research[1] carried out by the federal Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) based on a six year study of Australian companies found that increasing the number of women in key leadership roles by as little as 10% increased an ASX200 company’s market value by an average of $105 million. Appointing a female CEO is worth an extra, on average,…See More

Apr 7

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Are your employees fine? How to properly manage conflict in the workplace

“I’m fine.” You may be fine but how you're delivering that answer might give away more information than you think.Have you asked an employee how they are and you receive a blunt response? Have they responded, "Fine" (in a deeper tone with slight, downward intonation)? Engaging your emotional intelligence, you know they aren't fine at all.In the workplace this response can be:F - Fixed in one's negative assumptions about a colleague;I - Irritated by others behaviours or actions;N - Not prepared…See More

Feb 25

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Are your employees fine? How to properly manage conflict in the workplace

“I’m fine.” You may be fine but how you're delivering that answer might give away more information than you think.Have you asked an employee how they are and you receive a blunt response? Have they responded, "Fine" (in a deeper tone with slight, downward intonation)? Engaging your emotional intelligence, you know they aren't fine at all.In the workplace this response can be:F - Fixed in one's negative assumptions about a colleague;I - Irritated by others behaviours or actions;N - Not prepared…See More

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Jan 29

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The necessary conversation

In the past, workplaces were heavily hierarchical and it was expected and accepted that managers were direct and overt in giving instructions and critical feedback.As we have moved to 'flatter' structures and a more empathetic and collaborative leadership style managers are now very hesitant to have these discussions. 'In the past' workplace roles were very clearly defined. A manager was respected because they were a manager. An employee followed their manager's instructions and accepted their…See More

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The necessary conversation

In the past, workplaces were heavily hierarchical and it was expected and accepted that managers were direct and overt in giving instructions and critical feedback.As we have moved to 'flatter' structures and a more empathetic and collaborative leadership style managers are now very hesitant to have these discussions. 'In the past' workplace roles were very clearly defined. A manager was respected because they were a manager. An employee followed their manager's instructions and accepted their…See More

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The Importance Of Managing Change For Each Individual Team Member

We all have a bias towards certainty, some more than others. For many, certainty means security and comfort. It means not having to acknowledge the fear we find in the prospect of change. It might mean we have to let go of how hard we’ve worked to reach this point of comfort and to keep the status quo. It might appear too complex and taxing to plan for and adapt to the change. Or, we may enjoy what we are doing at work and the way we are doing it.Managing change one step at a timeAs a…See More

Dec 9, 2020

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The Importance Of Managing Change For Each Individual Team Member

We all have a bias towards certainty, some more than others. For many, certainty means security and comfort. It means not having to acknowledge the fear we find in the prospect of change. It might mean we have to let go of how hard we’ve worked to reach this point of comfort and to keep the status quo. It might appear too complex and taxing to plan for and adapt to the change. Or, we may enjoy what we are doing at work and the way we are doing it.Managing change one step at a timeAs a…See More

Dec 3, 2020

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Taking Responsibility For Your Workplace Culture

A comment from a workplace manager: "I can say for sure that quite often my day starts fine, but I am regularly pushed below that line because of other people's behaviour, and it's fine to say don't engage in it, but it's what most of my job is; dealing with people!"Heard this before?Then it's time for your workplace to engage Workplace Harmony Solutions to carry out a positive workplace culture training…See More

Oct 23, 2020

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