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Kate Neilson

Kate Neilson has previous experience working in the media unit for the NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation and as the editor of a financial services publication. In her spare time, she likes to write lifestyle content. She feels awkward writing about herself in the third person.

Most recent articles

Why you shouldn’t say ‘don’t be a douche’ in your onboarding document

January 23, 2020

Three strange onboarding processes that… leave a lot to be desired.

Worker with life-threatening disease has dismissal overturned

January 20, 2020

An employee who was let go after being put on three different performance improvement plans gets his job back.

Stories of bushfires and the workplace: “anxiety, stress and worry”

January 16, 2020

HRM speaks with HR professionals and a business owner in fire-affected regions of Australia.

How workplaces can support staff through Australia’s bushfires

January 10, 2020

As devastating bushfires continue to ravage much of Australia, employers are thinking about how to best support staff.

Underperforming colleagues are driving staff out the door

December 17, 2019

Some staff are fed up with poor quality co-workers, so much so they’re willing to quit despite the unstable job market. Is this just end of year blues or something bigger?

Three things employees want from their organisation in 2020

December 16, 2019

The start of a new year is often a time to turn over a new leaf. But what kind of changes do employees actually want to see?

Older employee fired for being ‘frustrating’ wins compensation of $880,000

December 10, 2019

After persistent requests for more support and benefits, and working restricted hours after an accident, this employee was accused of being a malingerer and dismissed.

Sexual harassment at work: experts ask where to from here?

December 9, 2019

Sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins, actress and intimacy coordinator Michala Banas and many others share ideas and solutions about how to tackle workplace sexual harassment.

‘Til resignation do us part: a deeper dive on work spouses

December 5, 2019

Strong bonds between pairs in the workplace can enhance performance and build more cohesive teams. But do the rewards outweigh the risks?

Tackling ‘flexism’ against men at work

December 4, 2019

Women are usually the ones breaking through workplace barriers, but this form of discrimination actually disadvantages men.

More on HRM

UK court says ethical veganism a protected belief – could it happen here?

24 January, 2020 4 minute read

Why you shouldn’t say ‘don’t be a douche’ in your onboarding document

23 January, 2020 6 minute read

How HR should think about employer reviews

22 January, 2020 4 minute read

EL2 – Director People Strategy

Kate Neilson

Kate Neilson has previous experience working in the media unit for the NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation and as the editor of a financial services publication. In her spare time, she likes to write lifestyle content. She feels awkward writing about herself in the third person.

Most recent articles

Why you shouldn’t say ‘don’t be a douche’ in your onboarding document

January 23, 2020

Three strange onboarding processes that… leave a lot to be desired.

Worker with life-threatening disease has dismissal overturned

January 20, 2020

An employee who was let go after being put on three different performance improvement plans gets his job back.

Stories of bushfires and the workplace: “anxiety, stress and worry”

January 16, 2020

HRM speaks with HR professionals and a business owner in fire-affected regions of Australia.

How workplaces can support staff through Australia’s bushfires

January 10, 2020

As devastating bushfires continue to ravage much of Australia, employers are thinking about how to best support staff.

Underperforming colleagues are driving staff out the door

December 17, 2019

Some staff are fed up with poor quality co-workers, so much so they’re willing to quit despite the unstable job market. Is this just end of year blues or something bigger?

Three things employees want from their organisation in 2020

December 16, 2019

The start of a new year is often a time to turn over a new leaf. But what kind of changes do employees actually want to see?

Older employee fired for being ‘frustrating’ wins compensation of $880,000

December 10, 2019

After persistent requests for more support and benefits, and working restricted hours after an accident, this employee was accused of being a malingerer and dismissed.

Sexual harassment at work: experts ask where to from here?

December 9, 2019

Sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins, actress and intimacy coordinator Michala Banas and many others share ideas and solutions about how to tackle workplace sexual harassment.

‘Til resignation do us part: a deeper dive on work spouses

December 5, 2019

Strong bonds between pairs in the workplace can enhance performance and build more cohesive teams. But do the rewards outweigh the risks?

Tackling ‘flexism’ against men at work

December 4, 2019

Women are usually the ones breaking through workplace barriers, but this form of discrimination actually disadvantages men.

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EL2 – Director People Strategy