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November 11, 2025

Aged Care reform from 1 November: Navigating change amid workforce pressures

Australia’s aged care sector is navigating unprecedented reform. Migration pathways, workplace planning and development, work design, and leadership capability and development are key levers to stabilise staffing and support sustainable care delivery. Learn how Mapien can support providers navigate change amid workforce pressures.

November 10, 2025

Employee out to dinner while on personal leave? – Why employers must tread carefully

Practical advice for employers, highlighting the importance of clear policies, fair investigations, and empathy in managing personal leave. Discover why a measured, legally sound approach protects both your workplace and your employees’ wellbeing.

November 3, 2025

A hidden hazard: How family violence can impact the workplace

Family and domestic violence doesn’t always stop at the front door - it can spill into our workplaces, bringing risks not just for survivors, but for colleagues, clients, and entire communities. Discover how workplaces have a unique chance to foster safer environments and stronger communities for everyone.

October 20, 2025

Silence protects no one: Why reporting work-related violence and aggression matters

Reporting work-related violence and aggression is a powerful step toward safer, healthier workplaces. But lasting change comes when reporting sparks a cycle of action, learning, and continuous improvement.

October 7, 2025

It’s not just about resilience: shifting the blame in work-related violence

Managing work-related violence isn’t about who can “cope better.” It is a foreseeable psychosocial hazard. Under Australia’s work health and safety laws, employers are legally obligated to eliminate or minimise the risks, just as they would with physical hazards. Workplaces must take a systemic approach to structural prevention.

September 16, 2025

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The Power and Peril of Profanity

Swearing has long been part of human connection, but what is it's place in the workplace? Some teams thrive on it, others view it as toxic and unprofessional. Discover key considerations and our practical tips for leaders here.

September 15, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Retail Rage

Frontline workers in the retail sector are increasingly exposed to aggression, threats, and violence from customers. Violence and aggression are foreseeable workplace hazards, and employers have a legal obligation to prevent harm, not just react after the fact.

August 15, 2025

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The Hidden Cost of Remote Work: Why Loneliness Deserves More Attention

Remote work gives people the flexibility to work outside the traditional office, and has become a permanent fixture in many industries. For organisations and workers, it offers plenty of upsides, but remote work also comes with a quieter downside - loneliness.

August 11, 2025

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Shifting the dial on mental health claims: Why leaders must focus to a systemic approach to psychosocial safety

The mental health debate continues to dominate headlines, with business leaders acknowledging the scale of the crisis. Yet their focus is often squarely focused on ‘fixing the worker,’ rather than tackling broader workplace causes. Business leaders now need to take an objective, systemic approach.

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When Kindness Becomes Avoidance: The Hidden Cost of Not Managing Performance in the Presence of Mental Health Challenges

What do you do when a team member has been underperforming, and has also disclosed they’re struggling with mental health? When we stop avoiding these performance conversations, we give people the dignity of being seen, the clarity to act, and the support to move forward.

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Vale Roly Livingstone

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Roly Livingstone, one of Mapien’s founders, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10 June 2025. Roly's legacy is not only etched into the history of Mapien but woven deeply into our culture. RIP Roly.

Tackling linguistic limitations in formal workplace processes

A recent Fair Work Commission decision has highlighted the critical importance of ensuring procedural fairness during formal workplace processes when dealing with employees with limited English proficiency.

Exciting Update: New Head of Industrial Relations WA & Promotion News

At Mapien, we take pride in our continued growth, the strength of our team, and the exceptional service we deliver to our clients every day. We’re excited to introduce a dynamic new leader heading up our industrial relations practice in WA, and to celebrate the well-deserved promotion of one of our standout consultants into a leadership role!

Significant Award Wage and Classification Reforms Ahead for Employers in Female-Dominated Sectors

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down a major decision that will reshape wages and job classifications across five Awards in predominantly female-dominated industries.

Contracts, Policies and Processes – The slips, trips and falls of employment

Employers continue to face difficulties when employment matters are escalated to courts and tribunals, often due to unclear employment policies and procedural errors that form part of the employment contract. This case brings a number of employment related lessons to the forefront.

Victoria’s New Psychological Health Regulations: What the New Regulations mean for Leaders in approaching Performance Conversations

With Victoria introducing new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations, which place the importance of psychological health on equal footing with physical safety in the workplace, what does it mean for leaders approaching performance conversations? Leaning into these conversations is essential for both compliance and care. Find out how to prepare here.

February 24, 2025

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The evolution of remote and distributed work – psychosocial safety considerations

As organisations navigate the evolving landscape of remote and distributed work, factoring psychosocial risks into decision-making is essential. See our top tips for leaders.

October 3, 2024

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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.

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