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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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

All business leaders want to innovate in their field. But it is the HR innovators who innovate in their company’s human resources that get the most out of their workers. Getting the best from employees is critical to the success of any business, especially a small business just starting up. [...]