Karen Maher was recently named as one of Ovations International top speakers for 2023 in the Health & Safety / Mental Health arena. Karen was very humbled to be part of this great line of up of speakers covering such an important area.
The dinosaurs who aren’t proactively addressing harassment, discrimination and bullying in the workplace are on notice there’s a huge meteor headed their way. Legislation changes are here with fines to match.
Fair Work joins the fight against sexual harassment. Karen Maher recently spoke with ABC Kimberley Pilbara morning radio about the new legislation that has given extra teeth to the tiger fighting sexual harassment in the workplace.
Karen Maher recently spoke about some practical advice on being an active bystander, the importance of leadership support and how SmartCulture are trying to keep things very practical when we talk about bystanders.
Karen Maher was interviewed by the Australian Mining Review about SmartCulture’s approach to eradicating sexual harassment in mining.
Everyone has a story about culture. A friend told me why she left her recent role as a senior researcher, she loved the ‘work’ but left because of the culture, couldn’t handle it anymore. She stopped dead in her tracks, turned and looked at me and said ‘it’s everything isn’t it?!’
Seriously, it isn’t. But it takes absolute authenticity, determination and a plan. I am an ex-employment and safety lawyer. I have worked on literally hundreds of cases in the workplace bullying and sexual harassment space over the past 17 years in Australia and the UK, as either a lawyer, consultant, advisor or investigator.
Look out. Party season is upon us. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love having fun. So the very last thing I will EVER say to a client is to stop the Christmas party due to risk of things going wrong. It is a sad day when your people can’t be rewarded and have a good time together. In fact, I usually say the opposite – make sure you encourage your people for doing great things. Here are a few ‘top tips’ to get ready for your Christmas party.
