How do you identify real psychosocial risks?

How do you identify real psychosocial risks?

Do you remember when you were first learning to drive for the first time? Initially, the experience was stressful and uncomfortable as new skills were learned in an unfamiliar environment. With more practice, confidence and understanding, that discomfort became a...
Employee accommodation: Avoid these common traps

Employee accommodation: Avoid these common traps

It is not uncommon (particularly in rural settings) for employers to offer accommodation to their employees as part of their remuneration package. Particularly in regions like Toowoomba with a housing shortage, this can be a great way to attract candidates. But how...
The high price for failing to discipline an employee

The high price for failing to discipline an employee

A recent High Court ruling has emphasised the importance of employment contracts, but for reasons quite different to those you might expect. In a recent unfair dismissal case, an employee was awarded $1.44 million for psychiatric injuries caused by the employer’s...