by Grant Lawrence | May 30, 2026 | Workplace Compliance
I had the opportunity to present on Psychosocial Safety at the National Bulk Tankers annual conference in Melbourne recently.The session covered the psychosocial safety framework end to end, with a focus on the code elements most relevant to the transport industry... by Grant Lawrence | May 23, 2026 | Workplace Compliance
What is PSS? Under the new Psychosocial Safety regulations and Codes, organisations are required to identify and, where reasonably practicable, eliminate or manage any workplace hazard that can cause psychological harm. Importantly, PSS is not limited to bullying or... by Grant Lawrence | Apr 26, 2026 | Workplace Compliance
There’s been a clear shift in Enterprise Bargaining. Unions are increasingly setting the agenda, leading with detailed logs claims and driving the negotiations. They are prepared with: clear log of claims defined priorities coordinated positioning Employers Too often,... by Grant Lawrence | Apr 13, 2026 | Workplace Compliance
Enterprise Agreements don’t end with the deal being done. A critical and often overlooked step is conducting an After-Action Review (AAR) / Post-Implementation Review (PIR). Too often, it’s: rushed informal treated as an IR/HR exercise or skipped altogether Who should... by Grant Lawrence | Apr 13, 2026 | Workplace Compliance
What’s CPI is likely to be The latest inflation data came out last week with headline inflation decreasing 3.8% to 3.7%, and underlying CPI remaining at 3.3%. The challenge is the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which is driving increases in the cost of fuel and... by Grant Lawrence | Apr 6, 2026 | Workplace Compliance
This year is seeing a significant increase in organisational restructures, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, AI adoption, and rising cost pressures. The focus has traditionally been on: Industrial Relations requirements Consultation obligations Managing workforce...