Big ideas: blogs & news items

two businessmen having argumentBuild culture and change behaviours to protect workers from bullying

Post: September 19, 2011 The time has come to implement a multi layered approach to protect bullied workers. Incredibly, unlike other indicators of negative workplace culture, such as sexual harassment or discrimination, there are currently no laws protecting workers … Read more

connectedness_big idea_2_b&wWorkplace connectedness builds high performance culture, improves employee mental health

September 7, 2011 Links are being established between employee connectedness (their connection to work, the workplace, and colleagues) and business productivity and success. Read more

Bullying education and trainingNew laws to bring harmony to workplace health and safety

August 12, 2011 Currently Australia has ten different OH&S statutes, one for every state and territory, one for Commonwealth employees and one for the maritime industry. Changes to the legislation are coming, is your business ready? Read more

stress_officeFinding a healthy approach to stress management

July 29, 2011 Why we drink too much Here’s an interesting question to ponder: why would someone with a good job, an active lifestyle, great friends and family choose to drink most nights of the week? They know … Read more

Wine glasses_3BFinding a healthy approach to drinking

July 21, 2011 Imagine if a new law was passed tomorrow that made it illegal to drink on a weeknight. How would you feel about that? Does not being able to drink every night of the week bother … Read more

en masse 3srEn Masse 3SR delivering third sector recruitment solutions

June 30, 2011 En Masse is delighted to announce the launch of En Masse 3SR, a specialist leadership recruitment business that provides executive search and selection services to social enterprises*, not-for-profits and NGOs. Read more

Businessman with Head in HandsPaying the price for unhealthy workplace culture

June 23, 2011 Most of us have an understanding of the debilitating personal cost of a mental health episode or ongoing condition. But mental health is a personal issue that has far reaching effects, including on personal relationships … Read more

bigideas_bullying2Risk management: legal harmonisation or cultural harmony?

Post: June 22, 2011 The national harmonisation of the workplace health and safety laws (WHS) will mean each state and territory will bring their workplace health and safety regulations into alignment with each other and with the Commonwealth. Despite … Read more

s6 final_big ideasBuilding better workplace culture to increase productivity

Post: June 17, 2011 Your workplace culture has a direct impact on the productivity, success and sustainability of your business. A good culture is one where everyone involved feels respected, included and valuable... Read more

bigideas_bullying2Bullying in the workplace: Protecting your bottom (line)

Post: June 10, 2011 Two legislative changes, one recent and one future, should cause businesses and employers to think carefully about the working environment they are providing for their staff. Recently the Victorian government passed a bill to amend … Read more