The below represents a summary of the key presentation
points:
1. How the world has changed
The world has changed as a result of recent events, including the
pandemic, the #MeToo movement, political events, climate change and
the war in Ukraine.
2. Differing information sources
This change has been presented to us primarily through short
news headlines and social media commentary, which has fundamentally
changed the way in which we communicate and absorb information.
3. Regulatory environment of the workplace: loss of
employer's "workplace power"
Employers no longer have "leverage" in the employment
relationship. Australian employees have an array of claims
available to them, as compared to their international counterparts.
The changes in the employment relationship, coupled with the
changes in society, have culminated in the "great
resignation" and recruitment challenges, and have naturally
created a uniquely difficult environment for employers.
