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Diversity. It’s typically one of the greatest strengths of a thriving business. Yet while differences in skills, backgrounds and opinions can often be harnessed to great effect, inevitably some issues are so fundamental they can instead create tension and conflict, turning a smooth-running workplace into anything but.  There’s arguably no better example than the current d...

The ‘casualisation’ of the Australian workforce shows no signs of slowing down. ELR Executive’s John Elliott and Debbie Morrison discuss some of the opportunities - and challenges - for employers.        

It can be as devastating as it is intangible. Historically it’s also been shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Thankfully, the past decade has seen a significant shift in attitudes towards the issue of mental health in all corners of Australian society, and workplaces are no exception.Increasingly, leading employers understand that managing mental health extends far beyo...

In recent decades Australian workplaces have become increasingly sensitive to instances of discrimination, harassment and bullying. Whereas not so long ago the bulk of workplace issues and conflicts were typically left to be ‘managed’ in-house, nowadays things are considerably different, forcing CEOs to walk a delicate tightrope on an a almost daily basis.                   ...