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Research and articles

How to conduct a 'fair' workplace investigation out of an employee complaint

Often employers are faced with having to investigate a complaint from one employee about the behaviour of another. It may be an allegation of bullying, harassment or discrimination. Whatever the allegation, employers need to deal with it properly and with due process.

Planes, brains and automobiles

How well thought-out and rehearsed business continuity plans got planes back in the air in 23 hours and 59 minutes after terrorists struck Glasgow Airport.

The Federal Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, has called on businesses to get smarter about buying security and has leant strong support for a national licensing regime to improve standards.

Taking steps to change industry perceptions

Security needs to change the perception of the industry and begin by aligning its function with business objectives, says a leading researcher, Professor Martin Gill.

Getting a hold on the Gold Coast

Spending time in security circles requires some getting used to cognitive dissonance that disconnect between your surroundings and your activity.

The Fair Work Act 2009 - Implications for Employers

Over the past 5 years workplace relations legislation has changed dramatically. Under the present federal Government the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) came into effect on 1 July 2009 with further provisions commencing on 1 January 2010. This new legislation covers employers who are Corporations, however most Australian State Governments have enacted legislation referring State industrial relations powers to the federal government, thereby bringing sole traders and partnerships under federal awards and legislation.

If there was a prize for the best security job in the country, Barry Hildebrand, Chief of Security for Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, would have to be in the running.