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People deal with workplace conflict in different degrees. So, what is the best way to resolve workplace conflict? There are different strategies to address this issue and key is exploring ideas on what employees, managers, and business leaders can do to...
The employee commenced in the position of Religious Education Coordinator (REC) with Catholic Schools Briken Bay Limited, a leadership role that consists of classroom teaching duties. In May 2024, the employee commenced parental leave, which was due to end in January...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently made pivotal decisions concerning Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) in the workplace, including the case of Fair Work Commission v. AMWU & Ors [2025] FWCFB 1234. This case underscores the importance for businesses to...
Workforce planning is a core business process which aligns changing business needs with people strategy. It can be an effective activity that does not need to be complicated, and can be adjusted to suit the size and maturity of any business....
In the workplace, it is crucial that employees are able to deal with these types of situations to help maintain a supportive, positive work environment. Employees may come across difficult behaviour from several sources – colleagues, managers, customers, or suppliers. When it...
A regular pay rise for valued employees is common practice in many Australian businesses. In a perfect world, most employers would like to be able to provide each employee with a salary increase each year; in reality, the business budget only...
AI is transforming roles across nearly every industry, so employers must support their employees in navigating these changes. With AI tools now accessible to many, the demand for AI skills is surging with many roles now requiring employees with this expertise....
As roles and businesses evolve, employees expect businesses to support them through periods of change, helping them build resilience and agility. In workplaces today, it is not uncommon for new processes to be introduced before old ones are fully in place,...
Trust and transparency are no longer seen as a ‘nice to have’ for businesses, but a core expectation of employees. When it comes to hiring decisions, employees want to feel confident that the process is fair and objective. Simply put, all...
As businesses move toward AI, and automation becomes commonplace in workplaces, traits like emotional intelligence and complex problem-solving are more valuable than ever. While data analysis and automation can handle certain tasks with ease, when it comes to innovation, collaboration, and fostering...