Are we being too PC these days?

Jul 15

Are we being too PC these days?

As you might already know, my partner works in the media industry and I like to hear about what he does when he comes home just as he listens to me and my HR adventures for that particular day. He’s accompanied me to HR events and I like to go along to some of his events. I like to do this because I am interested in social media (not that that is all he does...

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Do you trust your employee’s commonsense?

Mar 10

Do you trust your employee’s commonsense?

Last night I went along to the first Digital Citizens Event in Sydney. You have heard me mention Social Media Club Sydney before and how I admire the way in which people in the media industry network. Well a few of their members broke away from the group and wanted to start something a bit different; hence Digital Citizens was born. The alternative organisation is...

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R U OK? and value of HR in tough industries

Nov 27

R U OK? and value of HR in tough industries

I hope by now you’ve heard about R U OK? in your workplace or from one of your friends. In the instance that you haven’t, R U OK? is an organisation which is about preventing suicide in Australia. The premise is simple- a conversation can change a life. By connecting with friends, colleagues and loved ones and simply talking about what’s happening- suicide can...

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