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Shaping Modern Australian Workplaces: A Detailed Journey Through Industrial Relations (1974-2024)
Industrial relations isn’t just about legislation—it’s about navigating human relationships through change. From managing Drayton’s 1997 restructure to building Yancoal’s workforce and creating CleanCo’s unified culture, the key has been balancing technical excellence with human understanding. After fifty years, the lesson is clear: trust, respect, and genuine dialogue remain fundamental.
The Great Shift: 50 Years of Australian Industrial Relations (1974-2024)
From filing cabinets and typewriters in 1974 to today’s digital workplaces, Australian industrial relations has undergone a remarkable transformation. Through roles at Education Queensland, MIM Holdings, CIG Gases, and into the coal industry, I’ve witnessed the evolution from rigid centralised systems to flexible enterprise arrangements. Yet one truth remains: successful industrial relations is always about people.
Reflections from an HR Veteran: My Journey Through Five Decades of Change
From a fresh graduate with a calculator in 1974 to mentoring tomorrow’s leaders today – what a journey through HR’s evolution! We’ve moved from shuffling papers to shaping futures, from typewriters to AI, from adversarial battles to collaborative partnerships. But one thing hasn’t changed: at its heart, HR has always been about people and their potential.
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