WHAT WE TALK ABOUT
The Increasing Demand for Psychologists in the Workplace
Recent events such as the coronavirus pandemic have impacted the business landscape worldwide, and Australia is no exception. Employees continue to face unrelenting stresses, problems and mental health issues, and not all employers offer the support and assistance required. Psychologists can ensure that organisations behave in an ethical, caring and legally compliant manner while
Smartphones at Work: Distractions or Productive Tools
More than 89 per cent of Australians own smartphones. A critical dilemma facing organisations today is whether smartphones increase or decrease productivity. Studies indicate that smartphones offer several positive benefits but, at the same time, can prove to be a major distraction in the workplace. Societies worldwide have become accustomed to instantaneous contact, but
Challenges of an Ageing Workforce
Australia’s population is slowly ageing, and there is an increasing proportion of older employees in organisational workforces. Research indicates that there many negative perceptions about older workers in general, such as health concerns, resistance to change, higher proneness to injuries, and general forgetfulness. However, these perceptions are changing, resulting in an attitude shift in