Kate Neilson
Kate Neilson is the editor of HRMOnline and HRM magazine. Previously, she has held media roles in financial services and with the NSW Government. You can reach her on kate@mahlab.co

Most recent articles

Leaders: Stop saying you’re “so busy” all the time

July 14, 2021

If you're in a position of influence and your default response to the question, "How are you?" is, "I'm so busy", you're likely setting bad habits for your team.

A company-wide week off work won’t cure collective burnout

July 12, 2021

Giving all your employees a paid week off is a nice way to show appreciation, but the effects will likely wear off quite quickly.

The many reasons leaders turn into micromanagers

June 29, 2021

We often think of micromanagers as people who struggle to relinquish control. However, there's usually  more to the story.

Would you let employees choose their own pay? This company did.

June 25, 2021

One employee asked for three times his usual salary. Granting his request ended up being the best decision this business could have made.

Quiet leaders are what we need right now

June 18, 2021

The gregarious, larger-than-life leadership mould needs to be challenged, says New York Times best-selling author Susan Cain. It's time we elevated quiet leaders.

Worker’s comp claim could open the floodgates for remote staff to claim psychological injury

June 10, 2021

A remote management arrangement did not absolve a supervisor of his responsibilities to look after employee's mental health, significant AAT decision finds.

Unpacking the Harvey Norman story

June 1, 2021

After keeping millions in JobKeeper payments, publicly opposing an increase to workers' wages and going rogue on Twitter, it's wishful thinking for Harvey Norman to try and 'block it all away'.

Employer receives jail time for workplace death

May 27, 2021

A WA director has received the longest jail sentence on record for a WHS matter following gross negligence which led to a worker's death.

It’s time to pay your power forward

May 21, 2021

The insights from AHRI's annual Diversity and Inclusion conference are just the start of the conversation. What happens next is up to you.

For International HR day, we’re celebrating HR initiatives that help businesses thrive

May 19, 2021

From mental health programs to fun ways of keeping culture alive and well in a remote environment, HRM highlights three HR initiatives helping businesses to bounce back.

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Kate Neilson
Kate Neilson is the editor of HRMOnline and HRM magazine. Previously, she has held media roles in financial services and with the NSW Government. You can reach her on kate@mahlab.co

Most recent articles

Leaders: Stop saying you’re “so busy” all the time

July 14, 2021

If you're in a position of influence and your default response to the question, "How are you?" is, "I'm so busy", you're likely setting bad habits for your team.

A company-wide week off work won’t cure collective burnout

July 12, 2021

Giving all your employees a paid week off is a nice way to show appreciation, but the effects will likely wear off quite quickly.

The many reasons leaders turn into micromanagers

June 29, 2021

We often think of micromanagers as people who struggle to relinquish control. However, there's usually  more to the story.

Would you let employees choose their own pay? This company did.

June 25, 2021

One employee asked for three times his usual salary. Granting his request ended up being the best decision this business could have made.

Quiet leaders are what we need right now

June 18, 2021

The gregarious, larger-than-life leadership mould needs to be challenged, says New York Times best-selling author Susan Cain. It's time we elevated quiet leaders.

Worker’s comp claim could open the floodgates for remote staff to claim psychological injury

June 10, 2021

A remote management arrangement did not absolve a supervisor of his responsibilities to look after employee's mental health, significant AAT decision finds.

Unpacking the Harvey Norman story

June 1, 2021

After keeping millions in JobKeeper payments, publicly opposing an increase to workers' wages and going rogue on Twitter, it's wishful thinking for Harvey Norman to try and 'block it all away'.

Employer receives jail time for workplace death

May 27, 2021

A WA director has received the longest jail sentence on record for a WHS matter following gross negligence which led to a worker's death.

It’s time to pay your power forward

May 21, 2021

The insights from AHRI's annual Diversity and Inclusion conference are just the start of the conversation. What happens next is up to you.

For International HR day, we’re celebrating HR initiatives that help businesses thrive

May 19, 2021

From mental health programs to fun ways of keeping culture alive and well in a remote environment, HRM highlights three HR initiatives helping businesses to bounce back.

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