Take our quick poll to see where your instincts land….no pressure, but Fair Work is watching.  To help ease the burden, we’re adding a bit of lightness to some seriously important topics, but make no mistake, these HR responsibilities can make or break your business.  Whether you’re leading two people or two hundred, the way you manage your team matters.  

1. How can I create a healthy team culture that upholds psychological safety?

• A. Use a psychological safety or culture survery
• B. Ask HR to “just keep an eye on it” and hope for the best
• C. Educate managers on this tongue twister: “Psychological safety strengthens team culture”
• D. Train staff on how to understand each other and communicate well
• E. Run leadership 360 feedback processes

2. How many steps are involved in a best-practice recruitment process?

• A. One – post and pray
• B. 3 – ad, interview, offer
• C. Up to 30+ – done right, it’s a marathon, not a sprint

3. The process to manage a performance concern includes:

• A. Sending a strongly worded email
• B. Starting with a conversation, not a confrontation
• C. Hoping the problem magically fixes itself
• D. Consulting your policies (what policies?)
• E. A combo of the above

4. Giving feedback makes me nervous. How do I protect myself from a bullying claim?

• A. Say nothing and cross your fingers
• B. Be clear, kind, and document the conversation
• C. Only use compliments (forever)
• D. Train staff on how to understand each other and communicate well
• E. Ask them to coffee, and hope they bring it up

5. What builds trust in a team?

• A. Friday arvo drinks, being generous
• B. Clear expectations, follow-through, and listening
• C. Group hugs (optional)
• D. Reliability, confidentiality, boundaries

6. Which HR policies are non-negotiable for avoiding Fair Work drama?

• A. Code of Conduct and Leave Policy
• B. Anti-Bullying, Harassment & EEO Policy
• C. Grievance Policy
• D. Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
• E. Health & Safety Policy
• F. Leave Policy
• G. All of the above – yes, seriously!

7. Why are coaching-style conversations so valuable in the workplace?

• A. They make people feel heard and empowered
• B. They replace “fix it” mode with “grow it” mindset
• C. They foster a solutions mindset rather than problem rumination
• D. Both A and B – hello, leadership level unlocked!

8. Did you know you now need a Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan?

• A. What the?
• B. Yes – and we’ve actually implemented one
• C. I’d better look into that, like… now

9. When was the last time you ran a workplace culture survey that measures the level of trust, teamwork and outcomes of your team?

• A. Wait… do I have to?
• B. Within the past year – we’re all about progress
• C. Surveys? We just read between the lines of the group chat

10. You’re now required to minimise psychosocial hazards in the workplace. What does that even mean?

• A. Ghosts? Vibes? Sounds intense
• B. Things like workload stress, isolation, conflict and unclear roles
• C. I think HR’s got that covered (right…?)
• Hint: If people leave work feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsafe, you’ve got psychosocial hazards to manage. And yes, it’s a legal requirement.

If you hesitated (or laughed/cursed, a little too hard) it might be time to boost your managing people toolkit.
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