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Three simple cognitive reframing techniques to move beyond self-doubt
If you’ve ever experienced a setback at work, you might have landed in a pit of self-doubt. Next time this happens, try these three cognitive reframing techniques to adjust your thinking.
Delivery driver fired for breaching COVID-19 safety rules and other misconduct
Flouting COVID-19 rules and refusing to comply with directions on multiple occasions amounted to serious misconduct, the FWC has found.
Employee who sent “disgusting” and derogatory messages dismissed for misconduct
An employee defended his derogatory remarks by saying he was told to “vent upwards”, but the NSW Industrial Relations Commission said this was no excuse for his misconduct.
Want to grow and retain you future leaders? Lend them a helping hand
Are you inadvertently wearing down your future leaders? Informal leadership can help employees to grow, but it might be taking a bigger toll than you realise.
“Overbearing” micromanagement and bullying leads to $2.8 million payout
Micromanagement might not sound all that serious on face value, but this Fair Work and contract case – which has been labelled one of the biggest payouts for a general protections claim – shows it can have alarming consequences.
How to help an employee dealing with a divorce
Whether it’s a divorce, separation or breakup, a relationship breakdown will weigh heavy on an employee. How can HR support someone through a personal crisis?
Five things HR needs to know for tax time this EOFY
Tax time has arrived, so it’s time to get your books in order. Here are some key points HR needs to be across for EOFY.
Can you direct an employee to take sick leave?
Some employees might refuse to take sick leave, even when their poor health is impacting others. How should HR respond?
Is Impostor Syndrome holding you back? Try this five-step model to move past it
Impostor Syndrome can wear you down. Leadership strategist Shadé Zahrai has helped thousands of leaders counter these feelings by using her POWER framework. It might just work for you too.
Tired of snide remarks and eye rolls? Here’s how to manage a passive aggressive employee
Passive aggressive behaviour can quickly amount to a much bigger problem if it’s not nipped in the bud early on. This expert advises how you can rectify their behaviour.