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Workplace Psychology

October 3, 2024

courtney-fraser

The business case for assessing and addressing psychosocial infrastructure

Discover the business case for assessing and addressing psychosocial infrastructure. With information on psychosocial hazards often overwhelming, it’s crucial to shift from reactive, individualistic approaches to a strategic, systematic framework. Learn how to meet obligations and mitigate risks through a shared, proactive response.

September 10, 2024

5 Tips: Performance conversations amid mental health challenges

Navigating performance conversations can already be tricky and complicated. What happens when we add in mental health or personal stressors for a staff member? Here are our top 5 tips to help guide employers.

September 4, 2024

Criminalising Intentional Wage Underpayments: What it means for businesses

Commencing January 1, 2025, Australian businesses will be subject to the further workplace changes as a result of The Closing Loopholes Act. These changes, aimed at protecting employee rights, will result in harsh new penalties, making it a criminal offence for employers who deliberately underpay their workers. It is crucial to understand the implications and ensure compliance to avoid severe penalties.

August 23, 2024

Closing Loopholes: Key changes effective 26 August 2024 & what they mean for you

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No.2) Act 2024 has introduced significant changes that are already in effect, with more to come on 26 August 2024. These amendments have substantial implications for businesses across various industries. It's crucial for employers to stay informed about these changes and understand how they may impact daily operations.

Applying the Feedback Bridge to give constructive feedback

To continue our blog series, our latest coaching model is ideal for leaders who want to make the most of every opportunity to provide feedback. We explore The Feedback Bridge model and share practical tips on how leaders can give constructive feedback to their teams.

Workplace Communication: Choosing The Right Communication Channel

With so many communication channels, how can leaders choose the best one? We share 8 considerations and a 3-step process for selecting a suitable channel for any message.

Psychometric Testing in Recruitment

Psychometric testing has become a key tool in modern recruitment, helping organisations match the right candidates with the right job roles more effectively. By assessing a candidate's cognitive abilities, personality traits, and situational judgement, this approach provides a comprehensive view that goes beyond the traditional resume and interview process. It enables hiring managers to make decisions that are not only informed but also deeply aligned with the organisation's culture and values.

Using SMART(S) Goals In Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring

Discover the origins of SMART goals, why we recommend adding the extra (S) criteria, and how leaders and coaches can apply the SMART(S) framework for goal setting in the workplace.

Stealth Expectations and the Importance of Shared Understanding

Looking for a tool to communicate expectations in the workplace? We introduce the Stealth Expectations leadership coaching framework and four steps to apply it.

Navigating Workplace Conflict – Building Stronger Relationships

In this article, we’re diving into one prevalent psychosocial hazard that impacts us all – conflict or poor workplace relationships and interactions. We will shed light on this workplace challenge, showing you where to start on the symptoms, and explore how you can foster healthier workplace dynamics through effective intervention and ongoing support.

February 13, 2024

How Leaders Can Use the Stages of Change Model

Need to lead or coach someone through behavioural change? The Stages of Change Model is a highly effective tool for understanding and embedding positive change.

February 6, 2024

Maximising Mentoring Programs

The effectiveness of a mentoring program hinges on a well-designed structure and a proactive approach to ensure an experience that fosters growth, professional development, and a culture of mutual respect. Here are five critical tactics to ensure an effective and impactful mentoring program.