Australia: CU LAB: Contractor management and work health safety – who’s responsible?

There’s a way principals can respond to concerns about a contractor’s safety record, without assuming control and taking on additional responsibilities, says Shae McCartney.

Make more connections between the law and business in the CU LAB.

By | May 4th, 2015 ||

Australia: Creating a culture of prevention on work health and safety

On 28 April each year the International Labour Organisation (ILO) celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work to coincide with the world trade union movement’s International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers. This day, today, honours the memory of victims who have suffered occupational illnesses, injuries and accidents whilst creating awareness of the necessity to prevent such instances occurring in the future.

In 2014, 186 registered fatalities occurred in workplaces across […]

By | May 3rd, 2015 ||

Australia: Performance management in the APS

Key Points:

The starting point for APS performance management is clear, transparent and easy to use policies.

On 1 July 2015, new performance management directions come into force that mean APS employees must take greater responsibility for their own performance. APS agencies also need to ensure that their policies and practices focus on addressing unsatisfactory performance and recognising high achievers.

The focus of the new directions is to ensure that all APS employees are performing effectively, as […]

By | May 3rd, 2015 ||