Brodie’s Law Ten years on: Workplace bullying still plagues organisations
We know prevention is better than a cure, so why are our workplaces plagued by allegations of bullying? It’s been 10 years since Victoria enacted the Crimes Amendment (Bullying) Act 2011 known as Brodie’s Law. The Act was amended after the 19-year-old Brodie Panlock took her own life in 2006 – a victim of workplace bullying, enabled by a […]
MicroLearns: The secret sauce for Learning & Development success in 2024
In the long history of corporate compliance, there has always been one fundamental challenge that Learning and Development (L&D) professionals grapple with…efficient use of resources. The traditional modes of compliance training, with their lengthy schedules and associated expenses, often strain both time and budget. Navigating these constraints requires a subtle yet transformative approach, and MicroLearning is the unsung […]
Streamline compliance: Transitioning from face-to-face to MicroLearns in modern training
In a dynamic world where innovation is the norm, the realm of corporate training and compliance is no exception. The traditional approach of face-to-face training, once hailed as the gold standard, is now facing its own evolution. Learning and Development (L&D) teams, compliance officers, and legal departments are navigating the shifting tides, recognising the limitations […]
Strategies and best practices for incorporating Microlearning in your compliance program
When it comes to modern workplaces and modern learners, traditional training methods often struggle to keep up with the demands for quick, accessible, and effective learning solutions. Enter microlearning – a dynamic approach that delivers bite-sized learning content in short, focused bursts. Discover more about microlearning here. Incorporating microlearning into workplace training not only addresses the challenges of time constraints and […]
Microlearning explained: Unlocking the power of short, targeted training
In the world of corporate training, a revolutionary approach is taking center stage: microlearning. These bite-sized chunks of knowledge are transforming how employees acquire new skills and stay compliant with regulations. But what exactly is microlearning, and why is it the future of continuous learning in the corporate sphere? Discover this innovative concept, backed by the latest science […]
AHRC’s Guidelines for Effective Online Education and Training – Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
Paving the Path to Equality In light of recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), organisations are now tasked with proactively addressing behaviours that undermine workplace equality. This blog explores the guidelines from the Australian Human Rights Commission on effective education and training to foster a fair and inclusive environment, with a particular […]
Embracing the power of conversation: Show support on R U OK Day
As we approach Thursday, September 14th, 2023, it’s a date worth noting on your calendars, for it marks a significant event: R U OK Day. This year’s powerful theme, ‘I am here to hear’, encourages us all to take a mindful approach to mental health in the workplace by asking a simple yet impactful question: ‘R U […]
AMP’s ‘Me Too’ moment
Toxic workplace culture can infect an organisation like a disease, and sooner or later has the potential not only to cause reputational but commercial damage. A 2018 report by Deloitte quantified the cost of sexual harassment to the Australian economy at $3.8 billion. In an address to the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors conference this week, former […]
4 tips to ensure your compliance training meets the mark
Ensuring compliance at all levels of the workforce is vital to operating a successful business. Recent investigations and regulatory action have revealed that this is more than a check-the-box activity – it requires active involvement from everybody within an organisation. Often, regulators will look to the steps taken by an organisation when assessing the penalties […]
Small Wins: Earth Hour during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know it. With the implementation of lockdown measures happening globally – limiting social interaction to the absolute necessities, the closure of borders and enforced quarantine measures – the privileges of the modern, consumer-age seem to have slowed down, and quite drastically at that. Preceding the outbreak of […]