Highlights from Beijing: Bridging cultures and technology
A few of weeks ago I was privileged to join other ombuds in Beijing for the International Ombuds Association Conference APRAC – essentially a meeting of the minds for ombuds in different…
Celebrating 3 years of impact: Reflecting on our journey as Australia’s first Independent Workplace Ombuds
As we celebrate our 3rd anniversary, it’s wonderful to reflect on how far we’ve come as Australia’s first Independent Workplace Ombuds. From our early days of building trust with our first clients to becoming…
Managing psychosocial risks in the workplace: Insights from an Independent Workplace Ombuds
As an Independent Workplace Ombuds who deals with psychosocial risks in the workplace daily, I’ve seen firsthand how these issues can impact individuals. Left unaddressed, they can escalate into significant challenges that…
Glacial change and Respect@Work
In 2020, the Respect@Work inquiry led by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins laid out a comprehensive plan to foster workplaces where every employee feels safe, respected, and free from harassment.…
The right to disconnect: Striking a balance in the world of flexible work
In the wake of recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, the right to disconnect has emerged as a crucial aspect of modern work-life balance. While the intention behind these changes is…
Reflections from the US in 2023
I was privileged enough to spend a few weeks in the US at the end of 2023. Whilst the trip was largely for pleasure, I did take the opportunity to…
Gender stereotypes, pay equity, and Harry Chapin
The gender pay gap in Australia has – for the first time, stagnated at 22.8%, despite modest but consistent reductions over the previous eight years. This was the finding from the…
Respect@Work: Will it lead to real change?
It has been almost 12 months since the introduction of the Respect@Work amendments to the Fair Work Act (Cth). The amendments expressly prohibit hostile workplace environments and place a positive…
Top 6 traits of successful people leaders
During the height of the COVID pandemic, our lives and workplaces were disrupted and forced to adapt to a dramatic new way of living and working. From my perspective, most…
2023 – A time to truly change female stereotypes in the workplace
One step forward, two steps backwards. It’s 2023, yet we are still having to have conversations about the rights of women in the workplace. From my perspective, it seems to…