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The call is coming from inside the house for workplace relations firm ...

One man at a workplace relations firm was accused of making inappropriate comments about a colleague’s sexual identity and living conditions.

Law | By Amelia McNamara • October 16 2026

Qld man wins $1.9m in largest-ever asbestosis compensation

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By Amelia McNamara • October 16 2026

Sean Sweeney, Slater and Gordon Practice Leader in Asbestos and Dust Diseases

Slater and Gordon Lawyers has secured a landmark $1.9 million payment for an ex-plumber exposed to asbestos during his ...

CBA denies offshoring chatter after building of major Indian office ...

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By Daniel Croft • October 16 2026

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is facing criticism from staff after it constructed a new office complex in India, ...

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The National Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show

The National Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show is a free-to-attend national exhibition and conference, created in response to a growing and urgent need across Australian workplaces to have...

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People

Large companies ‘lacking’ in modern slavery disclosure statements

New research has found that some of Australia’s largest companies addressed less than 40 per cent of a modern slavery disclosure framework based on international standards.

By Carlos Tse • October 15 2026

People

PwC Australia mandates over half of the week in-office for EAs

Executive assistants in the Australian firm are expected to spend three-fifths of their working week in the office, as PwC Australia says it will be good for collaboration and connection.

By Carlos Tse • October 14 2026

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Amid an ongoing burnout, wellbeing and mental health crisis among the working population, a niche yet alarming practice has employers questioning the legality and health ramifications, as well as their own obligations.

By Amelia McNamara • October 14 2026

Wellbeing

The workplace wellbeing event that goes beyond the conference room

From therapy dogs to a Darling Harbour fun run, the Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work Show is building a different kind of event experience.

By Aventedge • October 11 2026

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Tech

AI of the tiger: Banks, big tech face off over AI talent

New research has shown that banks are competing with big tech and AI firms over AI-capable workers.

By Daniel Croft • October 13 2026

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Half of Aussie managers use AI for sensitive leadership tasks

New research shows that more than one in two Australian managers who use artificial intelligence at work have applied it to at least one sensitive people management responsibility.

By Jerome Doraisamy • October 08 2026

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Law

The call is coming from inside the house for workplace relations firm in harassment proceedings

One man at a workplace relations firm was accused of making inappropriate comments about a colleague’s sexual identity and living conditions.

By Amelia McNamara • October 15 2026

Law

Qld man wins $1.9m in largest-ever asbestosis compensation

Slater and Gordon Lawyers has secured a landmark $1.9 million payment for an ex-plumber exposed to asbestos during his employment, with the firm warning employers to recognise the safety and operational risks of improper safeguarding.

By Amelia McNamara • October 15 2026

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Learning

5 attention-management techniques that transform the way you work

Attention is one of an organisation’s most valuable resources. Almost nothing of consequence happens without it. Yet most organisations don’t manage attention – or even think of it as a resource to be managed – with anything like the discipline they apply ...

By Adam Williams • October 15 2026

Learning

The systemic survival approach is a crucial part of being in HR today

Agility and innovation are the key components of business success in today’s hypercompetitive world. To achieve a high level of agility and innovation, organisations need to adopt the systemic survival approach, writes Dr Mostafa Sayyadi.

By Dr Mostafa Sayyadi • October 14 2026

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Business

CBA denies offshoring chatter after building of major Indian office complex

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is facing criticism from staff after it constructed a new office complex in India, with the capacity for “thousands” of offshore staffers.

By Daniel Croft • October 15 2026

Business

The 5 Workforce Planning Risks Most Organisations Overlook

Most global workforce planning focuses on tangible factors: How many people will the business need? Which skills will be in demand? Where should teams be located? What will they cost?

By Julius Ranta, Safeguard Global VP of Revenue, APAC • October 15 2026

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Psychosocial safety: Fix the job, not just the policy

Efforts to meet psychosocial safety obligations are generating more surveys, policies and referrals, but the underlying hazards may lie in how jobs are designed. For organisations, the challenge is moving beyond docum...

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