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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

Work wives and husbands, research says you need one

While leaders might feel the urge to run company-wide team building exercises to foster employee bonding, research suggests it’s better to encourage a close connection between two people.

Can likeable leaders get away with more?

If a leader is thought to have gained their position based on prestige, they might not be judged so harshly for ambiguous transgressions, research says.

3 things you might not know about Indigenous employment

To mark NAIDOC week, HRM looks into lesser known facets of Indigenous employment and shares helpful resources that HR can add to their toolkit.

FWC says claustrophobic employee can be required to work an elevator

This FWC decision seems like a harsh one, but it might be striking the perfect balance.

Job hopping stigma is lifting, says new research

Seventy-one per cent of hiring managers would happily recruit someone who has held five different jobs in ten years.

Gaslighting at work: how do you manage it?

It’s a common form of psychological abuse in romantic relationships, but this expert says gaslighting is also a problem in our workplaces.

How much are Australian HR professionals getting paid?

HRM breaks down new data around HR remuneration – by state and seniority – and takes a look at the current state of salary bumps.

How to manage staff who mirror their boss’ negative work behaviours

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but when junior staff mimic the behaviour of their superiors it can actually hurt them.

What payroll managers have to say about public holiday “sickies”

A survey of 600 payroll managers from the Australian Payroll Association reveals data about who’s taking the most sick days before and after a public holiday.

Why “sandwiching” your feedback is hurting you

When it comes to delivering negative feedback, most people just want us to give it to them straight. So using the “sandwich” approach may elicit the opposite result that you’re seeking.

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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

Work wives and husbands, research says you need one

While leaders might feel the urge to run company-wide team building exercises to foster employee bonding, research suggests it’s better to encourage a close connection between two people.

Can likeable leaders get away with more?

If a leader is thought to have gained their position based on prestige, they might not be judged so harshly for ambiguous transgressions, research says.

3 things you might not know about Indigenous employment

To mark NAIDOC week, HRM looks into lesser known facets of Indigenous employment and shares helpful resources that HR can add to their toolkit.

FWC says claustrophobic employee can be required to work an elevator

This FWC decision seems like a harsh one, but it might be striking the perfect balance.

Job hopping stigma is lifting, says new research

Seventy-one per cent of hiring managers would happily recruit someone who has held five different jobs in ten years.

Gaslighting at work: how do you manage it?

It’s a common form of psychological abuse in romantic relationships, but this expert says gaslighting is also a problem in our workplaces.

How much are Australian HR professionals getting paid?

HRM breaks down new data around HR remuneration – by state and seniority – and takes a look at the current state of salary bumps.

How to manage staff who mirror their boss’ negative work behaviours

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but when junior staff mimic the behaviour of their superiors it can actually hurt them.

What payroll managers have to say about public holiday “sickies”

A survey of 600 payroll managers from the Australian Payroll Association reveals data about who’s taking the most sick days before and after a public holiday.

Why “sandwiching” your feedback is hurting you

When it comes to delivering negative feedback, most people just want us to give it to them straight. So using the “sandwich” approach may elicit the opposite result that you’re seeking.

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