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Culture reviews are no longer just about employee sentiment. They offer an opportunity to understand the systems, conditions and psychosocial risks shaping workplace experiences. Discover why a tailored, multidisciplinary approach matters, and how the review process itself can strengthen trust or compound existing challenges.

Record wage recoveries and a sharp rise in proactive investigations are putting payroll compliance firmly in focus. Explore the Fair Work Ombudsman’s 2025–26 Annual Report, the sectors under scrutiny and learn some practical lessons for employers.

AI is making workplace complaints easier and faster to prepare, placing added pressure on HR and leaders. This article explores practical ways organisations can assess concerns proportionately, de-escalate conflict early and strengthe

A recent Fair Work Commission decision reinforces that employees cannot unilaterally dictate how workplace communication occurs. For employers, the case highlights the importance of clear and reasonable directions, appropriate medical evidence and a fair, well-documented process when managing employee conduct.

Two recent Fair Work Commission decisions provide important guidance on casual conversion under the employee choice pathway, highlighting the need for employers to look beyond contractual labels and review whether casual employees are working regular, predictable and ongoing patterns of work.

Many workplace conflicts don't begin with serious misconduct or intentional wrongdoing. More often, they start with a misunderstanding. A delayed reply, a short email, or an overlooked meeting invitation can quickly be interpreted as something more personal. This blog explores how assumptions can drive conflict, why people become trapped in cycles of reciprocal behaviour, and how conversations training and mediation can help people move from blame and frustration towards understanding and resolution.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision provides important guidance for employers managing requests to extend unpaid parental leave, confirming that employer-funded paid parental leave does not extend the statutory 12-month entitlement. The case also reinforces the importance of clear evidence, genuine operational grounds and practical consideration of flexible alternatives.

Organisational change is not simply a process or operational exercise. It is a human experience. This article explores why embedding psychosocial safety into change planning is essential to protecting employee wellbeing, managing workplace risk and creating more sustainable change outcomes.

Is your workplace employment-compliant? Learn why regular Employment Relations Health Checks help employers identify risks early, strengthen compliance and avoid costly issues.

Who owns psychosocial safety? Perhaps the better question is: who needs to be in the room? Explore why managing psychosocial risk requires shared responsibility across Safety, HR, Operations, leaders and workers, and how involving the right people leads to more effective risk management.

AI may not be replacing jobs at scale, but it is changing the way work gets done. Recent Australian evidence shows the real shift is in tasks, skills and capability - making job redesign, workforce planning and continuous learning critical for organisations looking to thrive in an AI-enabled future.

Human–robot interaction is reshaping the workplace, bringing both productivity gains and new challenges. This article explores the impact of automation on employee wellbeing, autonomy, skills and trust, and outlines practical steps employers can take to create more human-centred workplaces.

Following an insightful session at the recent Ageing Australia Conference, Mapien's Sarah Pettit reflects on how leadership has evolved in practice and the 10 quotients required to build strong, effective teams.

The Fair Work Commission has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, confirming a 4.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum wages in Modern Awards, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026.

This important leadership update for Mapien's Workplace Strategy team marks both a significant transition and an exciting next chapter for our business. This leadership transitions represents an important milestone, while reflecting the depth and capability of our national expertise.

A recent Fair Work Commission decision is a timely reminder that even where an employer has valid reasons for dismissal, a failure to afford procedural fairness can still lead to an unfair dismissal finding. This case highlights why a fair, clear and proportionate process is just as important as the reason for termination.

A recent Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) decision highlights a growing focus on psychosocial safety, and the role leadership conduct plays in workplace health and safety.

Practical guidance for employers managing extended absenteeism, caring responsibilities and capacity issues, particularly in operational, frontline and warehousing environments where reliable attendance is critical.