How To Deal With Workplace Bullying

When I was younger, my skateboard had a sticker somewhat ironically brandished on it. ‘Safety is an attitude, not a process’, it read.

Effectively planned and executed work health and safety (WHS) practices are good for a business and especially good for its staff. What skills do you need to pursue a career in WHS? Jordan has the answers.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our health and safety coordinator cover letter example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our OH&S officer sample job advertisement example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Find the safest person for the job with this sample job advertisement for a Health and Safety Advisor.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our OH&S officer cover letter example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Need to assess the risks in your cover letter? This sample Health and Safety Advisor cover letter will help your evaluation.

Workplace bullying is more common than many people realise, with WorkSafe’s annual research consistently showing that 14 per cent of Victorian workers had experienced bullying.

Are you at your wit’s end with a bullying boss from hell? Jo offers advice on what you can do to deal with a difficult boss and stop the bullying.

One toxic personality or underperformer can bring the whole team down. It's your job as a leader to deal with a bad employee quickly (and legally!) before things spiral out of control. Check out our tips for dealing with the trouble maker or poor performer in your team.

An overbearing boss, unpleasant working conditions, unrealistic targets, personal health issues, and more can all affect our mood and stress levels in the workplace. Looking after your mental health should be #1 on your list of professional priorities, here's our tips for improving your workplace wellbeing.

You can choose your friends but you can\'t choose your colleagues. It is inevitable that you will come across the workmate from hell (WFH) at some stage in your working life.

Difficult work conversations: they’re terrifying but inevitable. Here are some tips (and sample scripts) to help you navigate those tough conversations with ease.

Like death and taxes, it’s inevitable that you will have a bad boss at some stage of your career. Just follow these simple steps to manage your workplace and regain your sanity.

Does the vibe in your office sometimes feel like a scene straight out of Mean Girls? Jo has some handy advice on how to deal with the Regina Georges of the workplace.

Problems arise on a regular basis in both work and life, and employers want employees who know how to rise to the challenge and deal with problems calmly and effectively.

Think Gen Y is the most difficult generation to work with? Not so, according to a recent survey on cross-generational workplace relationships by Leadership Management Australasia (LMA).

Who said charity starts at home? We take a look at just a handful of the ways in which charity in the workplace can benefit employees, businesses and the community alike.

All of us have had to deal with difficult people at some point in our lives. They may have been at work, at school, or even in our own families.

You’ve done your best to deal with a problem in the office, but it’s gotten to the point now where you have no other option but to tell your manager. Here\'s an email template that will give your boss a heads up and lets them know you need to chat.

Been in a beef with your boss? Can't stand a co-worker? Let your prospective employer know how you overcame it with professionalism and integrity.

If you have a disability or mental illness, entering the workforce can present tricky challenges.

Should the workplace culture of your future employer play a role in whether you accept the job or not? You bet! Get our tips for sneaky ways to figure out a company's workplace culture before you accept the job.

Wondering how you can improve communication in the workplace? Communication is an essential skill that can make the difference between a productive workplace and one struggling to get by. Read these tips to implement the best opportunities for communication.

The boundary between work and personal life has become blurred – and with the rise of social networking sites that line has become very blurred indeed.

These 9 sustainable to fight climate change in the workplace include both small habits changes and big transformations. Be a champion at work for a more eco-friendly office environment and create a healthier future for our planet.

Are you taking hygiene at work seriously? A dirty workplace and unhygienic personal practices causes sickness, distraction and discomfort on the job. Check out our 10 simple (but important!) tips to stay clean and healthy at work.

Many of us are all too familiar with the ways things are done in Australia and the perks that can come with the job. But have you ever taken time out to see how others do it around the world? We examine 10 interesting workplace customs that make for a great eye-opener into the way things could be done.

Some of Australia’s highest profile businesses are leading the march towards creating gay-friendly workplaces.

With the recent high-profile sexual harassment case of Kristy Fraser-Kirk against ex-David Jones CEO Mark McInnes, sexual harassment is on everyone’s radar.

When looking to fill vacant positions, businesses want to hire the best possible candidate. Often this means that people with disability are overlooked in favour of those who may appear to be more fit and able.

Lately, everyone is talkin’ ‘bout your generation. With an age gap of nearly 50 years between the oldest and youngest employees in some organisations, there is a broad range of perspectives, needs and attitudes floating around the office.

It may be 2014 but there is still a significant gender gap in the job market. Julia takes a look at the industries that are the worst offenders.

Redundancy is becoming a reality for more and more Australians as the global financial crisis takes hold. Uncertain times are forcing many industries to downsize and cut jobs. Growing up during a period of growth and prosperity, many young professionals h

It may be the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, but Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that women still earn only 84 per cent of what men earn – and women working part time get an even smaller percentage.

Hiring an occupational therapist has never been easier with this sample job advertisement.

The NSW Cancer Council is urging Australian employers to create supportive work environments for those battling against cancer, as more of the working population is expected to be diagnosed over the next decade.

In order to peacefully work, live and play with our office family we need to follow the unspoken rules of workplace etiquette.

Do massages, plush leather couches and chef-prepared meals buy workplace bliss? Gone are the days of the grey, small square office cubicles … say hello to the workplace of the 21st century.

There are many words in the workplace lexicon but the one most employers do NOT want to hear is \'resign\'. When you invest in good workers, to lose them is costly in more ways than one.

Digital streamer Spotify has teamed up with workplace music expert Dr. Anneli Haake to tell us what our 9 to 5 listening habits mean for our productivity. In the workplace, is silence really golden?

All Australian workplaces need to adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards to avoid workplace illness and injury. Good OH&S not only improves safety in the workplace but also increases morale and productivity.

There\'s no more valuable skill in the workplace than the ability to write professionally, and well. Find out why everyone needs to hone their writing skills.

Change management. 360-degree review. KPIs. ROIs. WTF? Jargon is unavoidable, but you don’t have to remain in the dark. Our series on buzzwords kicks off with the perennial offender: ‘thinking outside the box’.

If you enjoyed the viral sensation 10 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings, your life is about to get 900% better with Sarah Cooper\'s new book 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings.

If you’re feeling a bit long in the tooth, then there are other problems to deal with than just memory loss and false teeth. Retirement is also on the agenda.

Make sure you live in office fridge harmony with these tips on how to deal with fridge space sharing...and over sharing.

\'Every now and again when players are misbehaving, or the match is particularly close or tense for some reason, I feel some pressure, but I don\'t think it\'s any different to any other job, I just have to deal with it.\'

We all want the perfect workplace, but what is the reality behind the best of the best? This article shows you 2018's top places to work and how employer and employees build a healthy relationship that contributes to mutual success.

We take you through exactly what good company culture is, why it’s important and the 5 mistakes you could be making in your own business to stop it from happening.

With talk of climate change and carbon taxes on everyone\'s lips, awareness of green issues is at an all-time high. But look around your workplace – are green practices an integrated part of your organisation’s culture?

Age diversity in the workplace is key for innovation and bridging knowledge gaps. Every age counts.

Celebrate workplace friendships and the strong bonds between those we work closely with every day with our 8 awesome (and totally HR friendly) ways to Valentine's Day ideas for the office.

If you could work for any company, which one would it be, and why?

Are you suffering from an undiagnosed condition at work? Maybe you’ve contracted something that has made you that person in the office and you don’t even know it. Marni investigates the worst of the office diseases.

While many businesses around the world are retrenching, smart companies are finding creative ways to retain their employees during the global financial crisis and be well positioned for the good times when they come.

The server has crashed, you\'re filling in for colleagues that are sick with the flu, your boss doesn’t seem to have time for your problems and an important deadline is looming. When workplace stress is making you a ticking time bomb, here\'s what to do.

Bestselling author Tim Ferriss tells us we can have a 4-hour work week but in reality, most of us feel like we’re working more than ever. Marni sees whether flexibility might be the next best option.

For most of us who work in office jobs, staying fit and healthy when you’re sitting at your desk all day can be a bit of a challenge, and extra kilos can start to creep on.

The ability to negotiate is an art that is highly valued by many employers.

When the interviewer asks you this question, they’re getting to the key issue: why should they hire you and not someone else? Answering this persuasively could clinch the deal and make the difference between a job offer and a rejection letter.

When the interviewer asks you this question, they’re getting to the key issue: why should they hire you and not someone else? Answering this persuasively could clinch the deal and make the difference between a job offer and a rejection letter.

This Wednesday is Go Home on Time Day. Join the conversation about work–life balance.

Take the pain out of your workspace with these five ergonomic tips.

In today\'s global workplace more and more employers are opting for the Skype, Live Messenger or video interview.

Part of the alumni services team for The Hotel School, Vanessa is dedicated to student engagement, improving students’ employability and growing their skills for the workplace.

Even workaholics have to take a break! But boring Out of Office auto responses can have you coming across as a bit of a robot. This article puts the 'wow' into your ooo's, giving you advice on how to make the most of that well-earned holiday.

\'The adage out of sight, out of mind certainly holds true in the workplace.\' Climbing the career ladder can be a downright unfair pursuit.

For well over two decades there have been warnings of a looming crisis in the health-care system due to the ageing population and significant workplace shortages.

Getting involved in work experience during your last years of high school can be a good way to test-drive careers. Sampling a few jobs will help you decide what you may, or may not, want to do when you jump into the workplace for real.

Sue\'s travelled and worked for some of the biggest international organisations. Since settling in Sydney she\'s joined Australia\'s #1 workplace, The Wrigley Company (part of Mars Inc.)

Workplace getting you down? Why not try Julia’s top 10 team building activities that could make every day feel like Friday.

\'Love what you do, don\'t do what you love\' is the motto of Ben Chestnut, CEO and co-founder of MailChimp.com. Watch Chestnut discuss his success and tips for a creative workplace in this talk for CreativeMornings.

Dealing with rejection is never easy, and when you’ve been sending out job application after application only to receive rejection letters back, it’s easy to get disheartened.

Miner turned UX Designer and Experience Illustrator, Gretta claims to have a "double doctorate in life experience." Having gone through many of life's highs and lows, her journey is one of a kind and truly inspirational.

One third of Australian workers are planning to change jobs, according to a recent Hay Group survey.

Stemming from his passion for good mental health, Anthony created a unique Health & Wellbeing Program which companies could adopt.

Today’s fast-paced and bustling world requires the modern worker to become a jack-of-all-trades.

Nic is responsible for developing and managing equity and diversity projects for regional University, CSU. Read his inspiring story and how he overcame his own mental health and identity issues to go on help and inspire many others.

From being the youngest ever GM at Bobbi Brown & Origins in Australia to starting an online publishing brand that's a daily destination for 30k+ women, Bahar is a true inspiration to many young entrepreneurs.

The Howard Government\'s controversial WorkChoices has been declared dead and buried by Labor who have replaced it with their Fair Work Bill.

With the unlimited power of the World Wide Web and the proliferation of social media platforms, it is naïve to think that our online presence has nothing to do with our real life reputation.

If a business is a machine, then human resources (HR) is the grease that keeps it well oiled. Read on for five excellent reasons to consider making HR your vocation.

Taking charge in the workplace may come a little easier for some than others.  Whether you’re leading a small team of two or 20+ when it is time to step up to the plate it’s important that you’re a boss that people want to work with and do well for.

In her 25+ year career, Liz has seen and done just about all of it. She says to be in HR you have to be courageous and resilient! See more on her experience and industry tips....

Completing an online degree or course can land you some of the best paying salary gigs in Australia. We've rounded up 7 jobs that you can study for online to get paid the big bucks!

Ace your job interview by knowing your target and tailoring your answers to what they are looking for.

Being booted from his first job in a big bank for speaking up didn't make for an easy start in the finance world for Chris, but as he found his voice he continued to pursue his passion for helping others. Read his career highs and lows here

The field of social work is incredibly broad and diverse, but wonderfully rewarding too. So how do you decide which field of social work is best for you?

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our human resources officer cover letter example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Even if it\'s just a part-time job while you\'re studying, you can use retail experience to develop new skills, give your resume substance, and demonstrate to future employers that you have initiative and a healthy work ethic.

If you’re an adventurous and ambitious person who loves new experiences, studying a language course could just open the opportunity of a lifetime.

Effective management is an art – but luckily, it is one that can be learned if you follow some basic principles. Here\'s how to become an inspiring leader who knows how to motivate and get the best out of your team.

If your new year’s resolution is to be happier this year, it’s one thing to say it and another to make it happen. We’ve consulted with happiness expert Dr Timothy Sharp to come up with six easy ways to make this year your happiest yet.

The recently announced Federal Budget has delivered good news for trainees and apprentices, with $660 million to be spent on investment in skills and job creation, including 39 000 new training places for industries suffering skills shortages.

What is the GIG economy? And how is the world of work changing as people start to GIG more? 2.5 million Australians have casual employment arrangements, that's more than a 1/4 of our workforce. Get up to speed here!

If you’re striving for success at your workplace, being a pain in your boss’s neck won’t help you out too much. Here are 7 things you could be doing that is driving them up the wall.

How do those unicorns at work who never miss a deadline, always find what they’re looking for and roll up with neatly packed, Insta worthy lunches actually operate? Here are the 10 habits of super organised people.

Whether you're actively on the job hunt or about to make a start, it is worth looking at the role personality tests play. Employers are looking for new ways to sort out the talent pool and these tests are becoming much more commonplace. We answer all your questions.