The information in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Human resource management systems and practices are important for achieving and reinforcing a culture of respect and safety. Respect@Work[1] recommendations include: A....

I'm honoured to have been engaged by the Department of Premier and Cabinet NSW to deliver Respect at Work training for Ministers and their staff as a key recommendation of the Goward Review. The training aims to:  Raise awareness of the legal obligations of...

Man is by nature a social animal, Aristotle Belonging is the perception that you belong to a workgroup and are an accepted  and essential member of that group. Employees who experience a sense of belonging to their workgroup feel that they are part...

Earlier this year, I had a virtual town hall conversation with a senior leader from a client organisation on why bias is so stubborn and how employers can better disrupt problematic stereotypes that underpin workplace inequality to drive measurable change. Here is a...

Empowerment is the creation of an environment in which individuals from varied backgrounds and with varied abilities and experiences can fully participate in an organisation’s decision-making processes and operations. Traditional work premises, equipment, schedules,...

An increasing body of evidence shows a statistically significant relationship between the financial performance of a company and the extent of diversity in its leadership team. While the evidence only supports a correlation, not necessarily a causal link, the...

Colour-blind ideology is a belief system that suggests that acknowledging or discussing racial differences is detrimental to achieving racial equality. Advocates of this ideology argue that ignoring race and treating everyone the same will lead to a more harmonious...

Selection procedures refer to any measure or method or a combination of measures or methods used as a basis for an employment decision. Selection procedures include a range of assessment techniques from traditional paper and pencil tests, work samples and other...

Sexual harassment is a systemic and costly harm to individuals and organisations that is unrestrained and largely hidden. Motivated by the #MeToo movement, there is global momentum to ensure workplaces are safe and free from sexual harassment and gender-based...