Building a Winning Team – Part 1: Crafting the Perfect Job Advertisement
Building a Winning Team – Part 1: Crafting the Perfect Job Advertisement When it comes to building a winning team, the first step is finding the right candidate. While strong leadership, high motivation, a winning mentality, and clear goals are essential factors to building a winning team, first and foremost [...]
Safety Innovations in the Workplace
Safety Innovations in the Workplace Safety has always been an important aspect in the workplace. However, over the last 10 to 15 years, the focus on safety has drastically increased in importance, bringing about impressive health and safety technology innovations. These safety innovations in the workplace are pivotal in prioritising [...]
Banter in the Workplace
Banter in the Workplace – When Does it Become Bullying? It can be said that humour is an essential part of Australia and its workforce (Work Integrated Learning Australia, 2022). Australian comedy culture is known for sarcastic and witty humour, where jokes are aimed at yourself and others. This exchange [...]
Alcohol in the Workplace
Alcohol in the Workplace Its effect, risk, and impact on an organisation’s operations. When compared to other countries, Australia’s annual alcohol consumption is relatively high. Alcohol is often consumed at social gatherings, events, celebrations and/or recreationally. Whilst it is okay to drink alcohol, it is important the alcohol is not [...]
Benefits of Internships for Employers
Many employers think of internships as a good way for their companies to get cheap labour. But internships can also be beneficial in other surprising ways. Internships can be a great way for companies to get extra help, potentially find new employees, and give back to the community. These are [...]
Managing Asbestos in the Workplace
One of the biggest concerns in the construction industry is asbestos as it is so hard to identify and can be so deadly. If a person isn’t careful then generally the only time, they may find out that they’ve been exposed to asbestos is with a diagnosis of asbestosis, mesothelioma, [...]