In a decision by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission), Deputy President Sams warned against Applicants’ improper use of stop bullying applications “as a deflection, or diversion, or even to overturn a justified disciplinary action”. The detrimental effects of workplace bullying on employees are well known and include decreased productivity, reduced well being, and increased…
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Is the word “bullying” being overused in the workplace?
There is no doubt that workplace bullying can be a serious matter for employees and employers. It can lead to higher rates of depression and anxiety for employees as well as physical health problems such as cardiovascular disease, migraines and obesity. Bullying in the workplace also has detrimental effects for employers as it can lead…
Anti-social media: 4 ways to manage social media and cyber-bullying in the workplace
Whilst technology and social media have unquestionably provided many benefits to the modern workplace and opportunities for businesses to reach a wider audience, they have also presented dilemmas for HR managers and business owners when dealing with interactions between employees. With the increased use of the internet and social media, and the fact that almost…
Elite performance and bullying at work – are some people flying over the radar…?
Perhaps the most alarming finding of recent Royal Commission into Institutional response to child abuse has been the fact that some of the ‘elite’ institutions, regarded by many as a society’s leading organisations, have turned the blindest of eyes to the activities of their employees. This is proof that whatever our contemporary conceptions of equality may…
Customer Service – Exactly How much should employees have to take?
Emily Capewell became famous just before Christmas for a Facebook spat on the Sydney Morning Herald’s page directed at her Jetstar customers. A computer glitch had created numerous delays, and numerous complaints – prompting Ms Capewell to describe them as a ‘bunch of whingers’. The Sydney Morning Herald immediately jumped on it as yet another…