Both men and women feel that when it comes to communication between the sexes there is plenty of room for improvement, according to a Talent2 of 1,000 people
Both men and women feel that when it comes to communication between the sexes there is plenty of room for improvement, according to a Talent2 of 1,000 people. The top five tips for men are: don’t address females as lovey, darl, sweetheart, gorgeous or babe; don’t tell bad jokes and use bad language around female workmates; don’t talk about your sex life or air your dirty laundry; include females when you go for a drink after work at the pub; and appreciate the glass ceiling shattered some time ago. The top five tips for women are: don’t gossip, flirt or get involved in office politics; don’t use bad language or tell sexist jokes; understand that men get emotional too; don’t use your sexuality to climb the corporate ladder; and don’t use tears as a weapon.
Employees win access to unions in Electrolux ruling
The Full Bench of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission recently confirmed that certain matters that support employees having access to a union at work are able to be included in collective agreements, in light of the High Court’s Electrolux decision. The Commission has confirmed that parties can bargain to allow union delegates or shop stewards time to perform their role in grievance and dispute resolution processes in the workplace and to provide time off for union training. Agreements can also include the right of unions to enter workplaces to assist employees and to ensure that award wages and conditions are being complied with. Next issue: a full rundown on the decision in Employment Law News.
Drivers behind interim management revealed
Opportunity, financial gain, professional development and superior work conditions are all driving a trend which is seeing more financial professionals choose interim management as a career option. A survey of 35 interim managers, conducted by Robert Half Management Resources, found that almost all of them said there were currently more opportunities for them to undertake professional contracting work, and reported that their experiences working as professional contractors had been positive. The key driving factor for undertaking professional contract work, as opposed to permanent work, is the desire to broaden skill sets and industry experience.
More action needed on mature age employment
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Kevin Andrews recently called on Australian companies to increase their efforts to recruit and retain mature age Australians. He said that many companies were not doing enough to implement age-friendly policies, which were vital given Australia’s rapidly ageing population. Speaking at an event to recognise companies which have specific programs and policies to retain and recruit mature age Australians, he said that companies needed to recognise the business case for retaining and recruiting mature age Australians. Westpac Banking Corporation, Socobell OEC, Aurora Energy and Magnet Mart were recognised for their age-friendly programs and policies.
