Under new legislation employers will have positive duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
The Albanese government is moving to implement seven legislative changes recommended by sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins in her Respect@Work report.
What SMEs can learn from NSW Parliament’s “shocking” review of workplace culture
Business leaders should listen closely to the findings and recommendations of the Broderick review, managing director of culture consultancy We Are Unity, Nat Cagilaba, tells SmartCompany.
NAB employee accuses big four bank of “boys’ club” culture, bullying and pay discrimination
A longtime NAB employee has accused the company of failing to act on reports of her manager’s poor behaviour, in a federal case that shines a spotlight on an alleged “boys' club” culture at Australia’s biggest banks.
Employee safety should be a top priority at work. Here’s how clear policies and procedures can help
In the current environment where employees are refusing to stay in places they don’t feel safe, something that can really help is having clear policies and procedures in place.
The roadmap to Respect@Work comes with roadside assistance, not a navigation system
"The positive duty was in fact the navigation system at the heart of the roadmap to Respect@Work. What we have now is roadside assistance," writes Fay Calderone.
Respect@Work: How to make sexual harassment education effective in your workplace
Sexual harassment education can sometimes make matters worse. So how do we make it work?
Corporate Australia mimics Canberra’s response to sexual harassment claims, with employers urged to drop the “tone deaf approach”
Like the government, it’s time for corporate Australia to start listening and to start engaging with victims of sexual harassment in a more supportive and constructive way.
Call out to leaders: it’s time to say #NotOnMyWatch
We cannot fix the past. We can't fix what’s been done or not been done. But we can take a stand and pledge #NotOnMyWatch.
Sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins to investigate sexual harassment at Parliament House in new inquiry
Sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins will lead an independent probe into the way Parliament House treats and responds to allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
Sexual harassment claims by non-stereotypical women less likely to be taken seriously: Research
Women who do not fit typical “feminine” stereotypes are less likely to be taken seriously if they claim they were sexually harassed.
Workplace relationships not unlawful, but difficult if there’s a power imbalance
A Four Corners investigation into the inappropriate actions of two federal government ministers has turned the spotlight back on personal relationships at work.
A spike in incidents: What makes Zoom meetings and virtual workplaces so ripe for harassment?
This year has seen an 87% increase in adult cyber abuse and harassment reports in Australia, compared to the 2019 monthly average.
