COVID-19 cases in Victoria skyrocketed by more than 2000 per cent in a matter of weeks. In trying to understand the predicament once again faced by businesses and communities in the lockdown regions, it begs the question… are governments – in their capacity as an employer – held to the same workplace safety laws as […]
Having the right leadership in an organisation is critical to enabling a culture of ‘each for equal’. From the battlefield to the business world, Matina Jewell’s experiences as a trailblazing female officer in the Australian Army have given her unparalleled insight into how leaders can create a workplace that allows equal progression and opportunity. Ahead […]
More importantly, have your staff been trained on the policy? The criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance with the new Whistleblowing laws are serious: fines of up to $1million for individuals, and $525 million for organisations. The changes have been introduced as a form of amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and came into […]
Ensuring that boards devote sufficient time discussing strategy and driving shareholder value, rather than dealing with compliance issues, remains a key challenge for directors… according to Graeme Hunt for Australian Financial Review. It’s not new news that we’re operating in an increasingly regulated environment. The fallout from the Hayne commission has extended beyond financial services […]
Safetrac has partnered with former Australian Defence Force Major, internationally-recognised leadership strategist and author of Caught in the Crossfire, Matina Jewell, to launch her leadership skills training program online. Unlike any other leadership training in the market, it is aimed at equipping employees at all stages of their leadership journey with the capabilities to deal with […]
Safetrac’s CEO, Deborah Coram, advises in a recent article in The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and other Macquarie Media publications as to the importance of compliance in relation to brand and reputation. The recent Westpac scandal has revealed the importance of compliance and its impact on brand and culture; something that we at Safetrac have spoken about since […]
Bullying and harassment are topics that have taken centre stage in recent years, with organisations being thrown into the spotlight and facing severe public scrutiny for poor company culture and mishandling of allegations. In March 2020 the Australian Human Rights Commission released the Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report following an extensive national inquiry into […]
The protection of your business (and your brand) involves two very important components: compliance with industry regulations and the law and secondly, the education, growth and well-being of individual employees. Both aspects speak to an organisation’s culture and values, the strength of which ensures business longevity and an upstanding reputation in a highly competitive marketplace. […]
Changing mindsets towards compliance training is difficult, however not impossible. It starts with the acceptance that it’s not a tick-the-box task or a chore, it is much more than that, and if applied positively and thoughtfully, could add immense value to your workplace. Compliance is a legal obligation that not only assists in keeping your […]
The market cycle is failing corporate Australia and, by extension, society in general. A decade after Jack Welch delivered a scathing assessment of the market’s focus on shareholder value by describing it as “the dumbest idea in the world” and “a result, not a strategy”, little has changed. Companies big and small are driven more […]
Corporate liability provisions can be used to hold a company liable for any criminal offence where a corporate culture exists that tolerates or encourages a culpable conduct (Attorney General, Christian Porter). Business leaders are being held personally responsible for the conduct of their organisation now more than ever in Australia. With the surge of social […]
All employers share a common ground for providing a workplace that is safe for their employees. Educating staff on environmental hazards, fire hazards and any other physical hazards that may prove to be an obstacle in the effective running of an organisation. However, creating a workplace that is compliant with work, health and safety regulations […]
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