Time is Running Out for Business Dinosaurs
Legislation Changes Are on the Way
30 March, 2023
The dinosaurs who aren’t proactively addressing harassment, discrimination and bullying in the workplace are on notice — there’s a huge meteor headed their way.
Legislation changes are placing these workplace issues on the same footing as health and safety obligations, with significant penalties to match. At the same time, younger workers entering the workforce are increasingly unwilling to tolerate unsafe or disrespectful workplace cultures.
Rather than staying in environments where bullying or harassment is ignored, many are choosing to leave. This creates a costly cycle for organisations forced to continually recruit replacement staff. Beyond that, those experiences are often shared with peers and networks, damaging a company’s reputation.
Time is running out, but it is still possible to act before the meteor hits.
Instead of criticising younger workers for a perceived lack of resilience, organisations must recognise that the responsibility now sits firmly with employers to create safe, respectful and harassment-free workplaces.
Karen Maher recently spoke with Rob Cameron from 94.7FM radio station The Pulse to discuss the workplace changes heading towards Australian businesses and what leaders should be doing now to prepare.
Listen to the full interview here.
