Compliance, GRC & HR Blog

Cop this: You’re sitting at the dinner table, and suddenly you’re copping an earful about everything you’ve done wrong since primary school. The words sting. Your chest tightens. And the worst part? It’s not the first time. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Verbal abuse from parents is more common than many people realise, […]

Verbal abuse doesn’t leave visible bruises, but that doesn’t make it any less damaging. If you’re constantly walking on eggshells around your spouse, husband, or wife, questioning your own sanity, or feeling diminished after interactions with your partner, you might be experiencing verbal abuse. The numbers paint a sobering picture. According to the Australian Bureau […]

It’s not something parents plan for. You raise your children, love them unconditionally, and hope the relationship evolves into mutual respect once they’re adults. But sometimes, things don’t pan out that way. When your adult child regularly yells at you, calls you names, or uses cruel words to manipulate you, it hurts. Deeply. The pain […]

Nobody wakes up expecting to cop an earful from a stranger, yet it happens more often than we’d like to admit. Whether it’s road rage on the M1, an angry shopper at Woollies, or someone having a proper meltdown on public transport, verbal abuse from strangers can leave you shaken, angry, or questioning what just […]

Workplace harassment remains one of Australia’s most persistent professional challenges, affecting thousands of workers across every industry imaginable. According to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2018 Everyone’s Business report, 33% of people experienced sexual harassment at work in the previous five years. But sexual harassment represents just one piece of a much larger puzzle. Understanding […]

Let’s be honest, no one signs up for a job expecting to cop insults, threats, or constant belittling. Yet, here’s a sobering reality: Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of workplace violence and harassment globally, with nearly one in two workers experiencing some form of workplace harassment in their lifetime. That’s not a […]

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: Australia ranks among the worst countries globally for workplace harassment. According to the Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll, nearly half of all Australian workers (49%) have experienced some form of workplace violence or harassment in their lifetime, more than double the global average of 21%. Let that sink in for […]

A clear, practical, and human explanation Introduction: Why This Question Matters More Than Ever Words matter. Intent matters. Context matters even more. In workplaces, schools, public spaces, and online platforms across Australia, people still ask a crucial question: “What’s the difference between a Compliment and Sexual Harassment?” Some ask because they want to communicate respectfully. […]

If you’re responsible for governance, risk or compliance in your organisation, you’ve probably felt the pressure growing year after year. Regulations are becoming stricter; expectations are rising and the risks facing Australian businesses are more complex than ever. Whether you’re managing workplace safety, protecting personal information, monitoring suppliers or staying ahead of industry standards, the […]

In Australia’s complex regulatory landscape, “compliance” is a moving target. Whether it’s meeting Fair Work obligations, navigating the new criminal wage theft laws, or managing psychosocial safety standards, compliance reporting is the backbone of business transparency and legal protection. For the modern Australian business owner or HR manager, the question has shifted from “Are we […]