The importance of a strong sense of purpose
World Vision’s purpose – to help the poor and dispossessed – is being communicated through dynamic digital channels, thanks to the vision of its CEO, Claire Rogers. Earlier this year, Claire Rogers,...
View ArticleIs there space for social media in the workplace?
Workplace social media apps might make our work life easier, but similar programs can have detrimental effects on our personal lives. So, should we really be using them at work? Organisations work hard...
View ArticleIMHO abbreviations and acronyms are NSFW
Some want to eradicate abbreviations completely, while others see them as a way to create camaraderie – at the EOD, we can’t escape them. Abbreviations are a part of our daily lives IMO. They are used...
View ArticleReligious views on social media — is Israel Folau changing the goal posts?
At what point does religious preaching cross over into vilification? We have all come across something controversial on social media at some point. For Israel Folau’s Instagram followers, that time...
View ArticleSpeak (and you’re) out – what employees can and can’t say
Israel Folau is the latest in a long line of employees who have lost their jobs for publicly expressing controversial views. But will his case change everything? It was a single Instagram post that...
View ArticlePeople will do anything to avoid a tough conversation, even quit
Some employees will go to extraordinary lengths to avoid addressing an uncomfortable issue at work, says new research. Need to tell the new intern that their work isn’t up to scratch? Are you too...
View ArticleMission statements are more valuable than you might think
The words you use in a mission statement affect whether or not your company will make ethical decisions. If you think of mission statements as just a few sentences on your website, you could be...
View ArticleHas your use of abbreviations at work gone into overdrive?
They’re a quick and easy tool for communication, but overusing abbreviations at work might mean your message isn’t being heard. Are you a PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking), or an FTE...
View ArticleCould a social media policy be your company’s saving grace?
Crafting a robust social media policy could protect your company from unfair dismissal claims. At a time when 20 million Australians have an active social media account, no organisation can afford to...
View ArticleEmployee reinstated despite offensive social media post, finds FWC
Is your company’s social media policy and training process robust enough? It could be your saving grace in an unfair dismissal case. Last month, we wrote about the importance of having clear, concise,...
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