Understanding how a confidential disclosure report is managed. What determines an eligible whistleblower and how an eligible whistleblower is protected under the Corporations Act. It is important to understand how an independent whistleblower service operates in accordance with the legislation and with the business’s policies and procedures.
Read MoreAIPI Breakfast - Interviewing of Children and Vulnerable Persons presented by Katrina Thomas and Kim Gilbert of Koorong Ltd. This breakfast is proudly sponsored by Stopline and Safeguarding Services.
Read MoreRemember that toxic workplace environments can have a serious impact on your mental and physical health, and it's important to take action to protect yourself and seek support as needed.
Read MoreCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the idea that businesses and organizations have a responsibility to consider the impact of their operations on society and the environment. It is the concept that companies should operate in a way that promotes sustainable development and improves the well-being of their stakeholders, including employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities in which they operate.
Read MoreNumber 3 - Better teamwork and collaboration: When employees feel good about their work and are engaged, they tend to work better with others and communicate more effectively.
Read MoreIn order to prevent workplace fraud, employers should implement effective fraud prevention and detection measures, such as regular audits, internal controls, and employee training. Employers should also encourage a culture of honesty and integrity in the workplace and provide a safe and anonymous way for employees to report any suspicions of fraud.
Read MoreTo prevent unfair leadership expectations, organizations should establish clear expectations and standards for employee performance and provide adequate resources, support, and training to help employees meet those expectations.
Read More…….businesses may choose to implement the latest fraud and corruption control standards for legal compliance, reputation building, risk management, prevention of fraud and corruption, and continual improvement of their control systems.
Read More…….the Australian government introduced the Modern Slavery Act in 2018, which requires businesses with an annual turnover of over $100 million to report on the risks of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains…..
Read MoreWhistleblowers play a crucial role in maintaining integrity and transparency within organizations. However, the process of reporting misconduct can be stressful, especially when maintaining anonymity is essential. In this article, we provide guidance on how to write a confidential, anonymous report, while ensuring it is detailed enough for the employer to investigate the matter effectively.
Read MoreEffective leadership requires the ability to listen to and incorporate feedback from employees. Leaders who fail to listen to their employees risk missing important information, damaging morale and trust, and ultimately making poor decisions for their organization
Read MoreConflicts of interest can arise in a wide range of contexts, including business, politics, and the public sector. For example, a business executive who owns shares in a company that is a supplier to their own company may be faced with a conflict of interest when deciding on whether to award a contract to that supplier.
Read MoreStaff training can educate employees about the importance of reporting unethical or illegal behavior, and provide guidance on how to report such behavior. By promoting a culture of reporting and providing safe and effective channels for reporting, staff training can help to prevent and address unethical behavior in the workplace.
Read MoreMisuse of company assets refers to the inappropriate use or abuse of an organization's property, resources, or funds by its employees, officers, or directors
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