A recent survey of 8675 state public servants returned a mixed bag of results suggesting workplace bullying, stress and struggles to maintain a good work-life balance are persistent issues. Read More
Compassion is an awkward word in the rationalist world of public administration, but a new study suggests it can improve burnout and even citizen satisfaction. Read More
Generations Y and Z want interesting and novel work, but research indicates they lack the skills and confidence required to manage uncertainty when it occurs. Read More
Women have up to one-and-a-half year's extra education, and nearly a full year's extra workforce experience, than required for their job. Read More
Rumours are a normal part of workplaces in times of change, but when handled poorly can be damaging. What can organisations do about them? Read More
Listening to transgender employees and having a policy in place can help relieve some of the anxieties around gender transitioning in the workplace. Read More
Victoria Police deputy commissioner Andrew Crisp will head up Emergency Management Victoria as its new top commissioner from Monday. Read More
University of Melbourne research has shown how leaders can support employees to work more autonomously, creating a happier and more productive workplace. Read More
Distinguishing performance from luck is an important problem when we need to know whether a successful person should be trusted and rewarded for his or her success. Read More
More and more Australian women are facing a silent career killer. It can increase their dissatisfaction with work, their absenteeism and their intention to quit their jobs. Menopause is one of the last great taboo subjects in the workplace but its impacts are great – and it’s time we talked about it. Read More
There is a real difference between happiness gimmicks and working in a wellbeing work culture. Read More
Bystanders play a significant role in addressing sexism in the workplace, research shows. But publicly challenging the perpetrator is not the only option. Read More
Recent experiments by the NSW Behavioural Insights Unit show governments how they can harness the increasing body of knowledge around how we respond to different interventions. Read More
Why is personnel management in the public sector so fraught with horror stories? The Mandarin's Associate Publisher for People & Capability, James Judge, talks with an employment lawyer to find out the truth. Read More
The research is in: Having a whinge with your colleagues can make everyone’s day a bit better. Read More
