Holding a difficult conversation is by definition not an easy thing to do. Most of us dread having that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach at the prospect of an ugly confrontation. Perhaps you wish to request a colleague to pull their weight on projects or inform someone to stop interrupting in meetings. A difficult conversation is generally one in which we need to convey unpleasant news, request
Discrimination is the act of treating another individual unfavourably on the basis of personal characteristics such as gender, age, ethnicity, race, physical appearance, disability, religion, colour or sexual orientation and so on. Fortunately, society has come a long way from the days when it was common to treat someone with disdain and condescension just because they were different from you. Australia prides itself on being a nation that is becoming
Is inappropriate, aggressive or rude behaviour affecting your work or peace of mind? Are desirable employees quitting your company due to bullying issues? Contrary to popular belief, bullying is not restricted to schools and colleges. According to a research study conducted by University of Wollongong, Australia, at least 40% of Australian employees have experienced workplace bullying. This implies that at least half of the Australian working population has had to
