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Christmas party etiquette awareness
Christmas party etiquette awareness
Now that the year is coming to a close, it’s time for a celebration! And boy do we need one …

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How to avoid the largest risks of workplace Drug and Alcohol policies
How to avoid the largest risks of workplace Drug and Alcohol policies
The Australian workplace statistics on drugs and alcohol use is alarming. Testing of drugs and alcohol is becoming a common …

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Mental Health drives COVID-19 claims
Mental Health drives COVID-19 claims
Without a doubt, COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos in everyone’s lives. The world’s population has experienced many new changes to …

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Case Study: An abusive phone call leads to termination – a case for mediation services
Case Study: An abusive phone call leads to termination – a case for mediation services
Conflict in the workplace can create huge risk in the workplace. It impacts negatively on productivity, absenteeism, culture and retention. …

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Don’t blow your budget on the wrong ergonomics equipment!
Don’t blow your budget on the wrong ergonomics equipment!
Recently we spoke with a business that had just spent $50,000 on stand-up desks for their entire workforce. Acting with …

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“If I tested my workers, I would not have any!”
“If I tested my workers, I would not have any!”
Often when we are talking with employers about drug and alcohol testing we hear the comment “If I drug tested …

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The impact of Coronavirus isolation and how employers can help
The impact of Coronavirus isolation and how employers can help
It’s not all that long ago that bumping into someone you knew in the street provided an opportunity for connection, …

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Tagged With: Coronavirus, Employee Wellbeing, Isolation, Loneliness, mental health, Wellness Programs,
Upskill, Update and Refresh with Work Options’ Online Training
Upskill, Update and Refresh with Work Options’ Online Training
Face-to-face training can be costly, time consuming and logistically challenging, especially during these difficult times.  That’s why Work Options has …

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Tagged With: drugs and alcohol in the workplace, EAP services, Mental Health at Work, mental health in the workplace, Online Training, positive mental health at work, workplace mental health, Workplace safety,
Work Options scores 98.62% for customer satisfaction in the Australian Achiever Awards
Work Options scores 98.62% for customer satisfaction in the Australian Achiever Awards
The Australian Achiever Awards was created to give small to medium businesses an unbiased and quantifiable way to be recognised for …

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What does Australia’s drug and alcohol use mean for your business?
What does Australia’s drug and alcohol use mean for your business?
The Australian Government has just released the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019, which has revealed some interesting new trends …

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How to boost business performance through an employee counseling program
How to boost business performance through an employee counseling program
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides employers with a positive and proactive means of assisting employees who may be struggling …

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Top 12 essential elements of a Safety Management Program
Top 12 essential elements of a Safety Management Program
Different industries all take different approaches to safety management systems. Whether you’re a small to medium sized business or a …

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Returning to Work: supporting your employees through the transition
Returning to Work: supporting your employees through the transition
One in two workers still feel uncomfortable about returning to the workplace As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease around Australia, …

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Strategies for the New World of Work
Strategies for the New World of Work
The world of work today looks nothing like that of yesterday.  The COVID-19 crisis has bought some companies almost to …

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Case Study: correct ergonomic setup when working from home – important for both you and your staff
Case Study: correct ergonomic setup when working from home – important for both you and your staff
With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the world has moved to a reality where many people are working from …

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Managing mental health in the workplace: spotting the warning signs
Managing mental health in the workplace: spotting the warning signs
Stress-related workers’ compensation claims have doubled in recent years in Australia, resulting in $146M in compensation claims annually.  With many …

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Hiring: should I conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol testing or not?
Hiring: should I conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol testing or not?
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing has been relatively common in industries such as mining, construction, transport and logistics in Australia.  …

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Times have Changed: why employers need to adapt their thinking when recognising psychological injuries
Times have Changed: why employers need to adapt their thinking when recognising psychological injuries
Whilst hundreds of thousands of Australians are currently experiencing uncertainty and increased stress related to their employment status, financial security …

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Alcohol and Drug Awareness in the workplace: a Supervisor’s guide
Alcohol and Drug Awareness in the workplace: a Supervisor’s guide
Drug and alcohol misuse represents a significant hazard to the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors and others impacted …

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Case Study: Why Fitness for Work Assessments are a Win-Win for Employers and Employees
Case Study: Why Fitness for Work Assessments are a Win-Win for Employers and Employees
We’ve heard about hundreds of cases in Australia where an employer is legally prosecuted for discrimination against a potential employee, …

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Oral Fluid Testing: how it works and what it can achieve in the workplace
Oral Fluid Testing: how it works and what it can achieve in the workplace
Last month we looked at urine testing in the workplace, the advantages of implementing it as a preferred method of …

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Are employers legally required to offer Employee Assistance Programs?
Are employers legally required to offer Employee Assistance Programs?
Workplace Health and Safety legislation in Australia requires employers to provide a safe work environment that protects worker’s physical and …

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Urine testing: how it works and what it can achieve in the workplace
Urine testing: how it works and what it can achieve in the workplace
Drug testing in the workplace is a common practice, particularly within high-risk industries who are at a greater risk of …

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Managing the return to work process: a guide for employers and workers
Managing the return to work process: a guide for employers and workers
Despite the physical and financial risk of workplace injuries, when managed correctly, employee injuries can be a positive experience for …

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Missed our January e-News?
Missed our January e-News?
Catch up here…
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Mental Health Audit: how mentally healthy is your workplace?
Mental Health Audit: how mentally healthy is your workplace?
Mental health in the workplace is fast becoming an important issue for managers and supervisors, and can be a challenging  …

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Guide to employer obligations around poor air quality
Guide to employer obligations around poor air quality
The devastating bushfires around Australia are not only significantly impacting communities across the country, but should be an important reminder …

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Case Study: when a pre-employment medical can put you at risk of discrimination claims
Case Study: when a pre-employment medical can put you at risk of discrimination claims
When hiring new employees, employers often put themselves at risk of discrimination, either advertently or inadvertently and despite the best …

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How Employers can Avoid 5 Big Mistakes when Drug and Alcohol Testing
How Employers can Avoid 5 Big Mistakes when Drug and Alcohol Testing
We’ve previously covered the biggest pitfalls in workplace drug and alcohol testing policies, but even when your Drug and Alcohol …

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Reinstated after Unfair Dismissal: what you could be at risk of this silly-season
Reinstated after Unfair Dismissal: what you could be at risk of this silly-season
They don’t call it the ‘silly-season’ for nothing; employees get too drunk, verbally abuse their boss, kiss their colleagues uninvited, …

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