I was waiting for the HR rep to come to my office. It was before Covid and a staff member requested flexible work arrangements, so I was preparing for a meeting where I had to tell her no (even though I supported it). I got a phone call from my boss who asked me to …
If you know Nicole, you know she likes to do things differently… Bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, mental health – these are all pretty heavy topics and should not be taken lightly. But doing the same old thing that we’ve always done, won’t bring about change – well not fast enough for Nicole anyway. Nicole brings …
Surely it can’t be… I’m hosting the second annual Neon Shed Summit, which provides a holistic view of lived experience with some courageous individuals and absolute rock stars. I can’t find any past event that has done this! I’ve found Lived Experience Summits on: trauma mental health prevention of suicide But none on the …
Being a leader is a responsibility. It’s no longer just about them and the job they do. It’s about empowering the team to get the best results for them and the business, without harming their mental and physical health. Many people are promoted to a role because they’re good at what they do, but they’re …
7 steps to stop sexual harassment There’s no more sticking your head in the sand when it comes to sexual harassment at work. To say ‘I didn’t know it was happening’ or ‘It was just banter’ won’t cut it. In November 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 was …
I’ve read 2 out of the series of 3 HARM books by Joanne Marino. Jo’s personal story is eye opening and heartbreaking. It provides a behind the scenes view of the extreme bullying and harassment that happened, not only to Jo but extended to her family. It shows what happens when toxic behaviours are ingrained …
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What normally happens when there’s a problem or crisis with a project or client at work? Does the team jump into solution mode, create a plan and work together to fix the issue? Is the leadership team supportive and do you work overtime if needed? Sounds pretty normal right? What about the dark sides of …
Welcome! Let me introduce myself. I’m Nicole Turnbull and I’m the Founder and Chief Courage Officer at Neon Shed. I have almost 20 years experience in communications with 10 years in the work health and safety industry. I’ve worked for both safety regulators, the workers compensation insurer and the workers compensation independent review office in …
Wow – What a Summit! I am blown away by the quality, integrity and expertise of the Guest Experts involved in the first 7 Dark Sides of Work Summit. I created the Summit to showcase individuals and organisations who are making real change when it comes to the dark sides of work, and helping people …
Bias for women at work exists. Sometimes we don’t recognise it because it’s ingrained in our society. When it comes to the Dark Sides of Work, women are unfairly disadvantaged. There are less women in key decision-making roles across almost all industries in Australia. *source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency The gender pay gap still exists, …