Discrimination, Bullying or Harassment?
The Human Rights Commission has conducted the world’s first enquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace and the adequacy of the existing legal framework, including a review of complaints made to state and territory anti-discrimination agencies. Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, has drawn attention to the fact that the laws surrounding workplace misbehaviour overlap in […]
Is Sexual Harassment Widespread And Pervasive?
Despite the efforts of the #MeToo movement and the increasing global awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace, it continues to be prevalent and damaging in Australian workplaces. According to the Commissioner Kate Jenkins, only 17% of people who experience sexual harassment make a formal complaint or report while 71% of Australians have experienced it […]
When Employees Go Rogue: How To Protect Your Reputation
In order to protect your reputation in today’s world of technology and social media, it is important to create a culture within your organisation that encourages employees to raise their grievances in-house without fear of reprimand and without reverting to social media or otherwise venting their grievances into cyberspace. Protect your reputation as an employer […]