by Admin | Aug 22, 2024 | Workplace Health and Safety
Current data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals a stark contrast between the high demand for talent and the under-utilisation of neurodivergent workers. With 3.2% of job vacancies unfilled and 28% of businesses reporting ongoing vacancies, it is... 
by Catherine Lee | Apr 2, 2024 | Neurodiversity, Workplace Health and Safety
Celebrating Neurodiversity Promoting Inclusion and Safety in the Workplace Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 has concluded for another year. It has drawn attention to the rich tapestry of human cognition and showcased the unique talents and perspectives of... 
by Catherine Lee | Mar 19, 2024 | Workplace Health and Safety
In the realm of construction safety, the Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) has been a key feature of the Australian work health and safety regulatory framework for decades. Defined by Safe Work Australia as “a document that sets out the high-risk construction work... 
by Catherine Lee | Aug 10, 2023 | Workplace Health and Safety
A conversation with an HR Manager (who shall remain nameless!) during a regular visit with one of my clients last week both annoyed me enough and inspired me to write this month’s article! The conversation went something like this: HR Manager – We need to plan... 
by Catherine Lee | Oct 24, 2022 | Neurodiversity, Workplace Health and Safety
I watched with both interest and concern the episode of Insight which aired on SBS TV on Tuesday 16 March 2021(1), in which guests described their experiences of living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as adults or of being newly diagnosed with the... 
by Catherine Lee | Jan 14, 2022 | Neurodiversity, Workplace Health and Safety
Webinar: ADHD Safe Work – More than just noise cancelling headphones with Catherine Lee Every employer knows that if a job candidate or employee discloses that they have a disability, then the employer must make reasonable adjustments to help them perform in the job....