Each year on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements and resilience of women across various industries. However, Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recently revealed that Australian women earn, on average, $28,425 less than men annually, equating to only 78 cents for every dollar, that is earned by men. This disparity underscores the need for…
The hidden cost of unpaid invoices Struggling with Poor Cash Flow? We’ve compiled some tips here on how to manage it. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, yet many companies find themselves struggling to manage their business due to unpaid invoices. Late payments can create a serious financial strain, making it difficult…
Nurturing a workplace where employees feel empowered to openly communicate about psychosocial hazards is crucial for fostering a healthy and productive environment. By creating a culture that values transparency and trust, small businesses can effectively address issues such as stress, bullying and workload imbalances before they escalate. Tips for creating an open culture 1….
It is important to understand that psychosocial hazards and injuries can lead to physical harm. Stress, being the victim of bullying and work overload can manifest as physical ailments such as headaches, anxiety, high blood pressure and fatigue. This connection underscores the importance of holistic health and safety practices that address both psychological and…
Small businesses face a critical challenge in managing psychosocial hazards to ensure workplace health and safety (WHS) obligations are met. These hazards, including bullying, harassment and sexual harassment, which not only affect employee wellbeing but also impact productivity and organisational reputation, call for businesses to integrate robust strategies to address these risks effectively. To…
Small businesses must adhere to WHS regulations to avoid penalties, legal liabilities, and damage to reputation. Non-compliance can lead to fines, legal actions, and decreased trust among employees and customers. Therefore, understanding legal compliance and ethical responsibility in managing psychosocial hazards is crucial for every small business. Some of the main causes of psychological…
All People Managers have a responsibility to address poor psychosocial function in small businesses. However, the challenge is that many people managers are promoted into management roles based on their technical skills or business expertise, without receiving adequate training in HR or people management. To effectively address issues related to psychosocial function, people managers…
Every business in Australia – regardless of industry – should have comprehensive workplace policies and procedures. A workplace policy is a set of rules and guiding principles that aims to guide all levels of the business, including managers and employees, in how to behave in the workplace. You can have them in place for several…
What are psychosocial hazards and how can businesses minimise them in the workplace? A psychosocial hazard is anything that could cause psychological harm (e.g. harm someone’s mental health). While there are similarities between mental and psychological health, psychological health delves deeper. It’s about comprehending the why behind your emotional and mental experiences. It is…
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 was passed recently and makes several important changes the Fair Work Act 2009 (“the Act”). The biggest change to the Act is inclusion of a ‘right to disconnect’, specifically a right to disconnect from work outside working hours. It is important to…