Comments on: “Overbearing” micromanagement and bullying leads to $2.8 million payout

By: Janine

Janine — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:23:52 +0000

‘Cowboys’ and low EQ people selected for managerial/supervisory positions. When HR confronts these people, the HR Officer gets bullied and HR (as either a rank or file employee) is then kept out of the ‘executive’ loop. The ‘cowboys’ are resistant to any behavioural change, and gang up in solidarity. Even when presented with legal implications and costs, arrogance wins and employees leave. This is the state of HR and management in SMEs. I always ask about staff turnover and absenteeism rates; the reply is ‘natural attrition’. But we know that employees leave mostly because of bullying and micromanagement.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:46:02 +0000

If HR was on board I doubt they would have had the clout or influence to take on a CEO.
Isn’t executive behaviour and performance part of a non-executive directors remit (NED)?

By: mark shaw

mark shaw — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:30:53 +0000

This case reinforces two critical issues when managing work place issues such as Caylene refers to:
1. The issues are about behaviour not performance. Therefore the HR tools and support need to address and resolve behaviour rather then performance.
2. How it is critical to always ensure ‘reasonable management action is always taken in a reasonable way”

By: Caylene Vincent

Caylene Vincent — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:05:05 +0000

Bullying & Harassment is the most lethal risk out there as it sits under 5 different legal frameworks
Fair Work Act
OHS Act
EEO Act
Workers Compensation
Crimes for Compensation (potential)
Why wouldnt you deal with it!