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The more resilient employees are, the more likely they are to "survive and thrive" in today's increasingly complex world, according to organisational psychologist Kathryn McEwen, who says that although some workers are born more resilient than others, the ability to "bounce back" from adversity can be developed.

Many workplace policies make it hard for employers to investigate anonymous complaints, and should be redrafted, according to workplace investigator Lisa Klug.

An overly prescriptive approach to sickness absence can do more harm than good, according to occupational physician Dr Mary Wyatt, who says a pragmatic, common-sense approach is far more effective in reducing absenteeism.

Discrimination against people who smoke or are obese is an emerging issue in many workplaces, according to a new International Labour Organisation report, which says raising awareness is a key to driving change.

Employers should not only consider productivity issues, but also safety, when regulating mobile phone use in the workplace, says FCB partner Matthew Robinson.

According to a recent Australia Institute study, millions of workers "donate" unpaid overtime to their employers on a regular basis - but employees who work longer don't necessarily work harder, warns RMIT professor of employment relations Dr Sandra Jones.

Extensive, pre-prepared suitable-duties lists have helped a major Australian employer to dramatically reduce the amount of time it loses to injuries each year.

Managers and executives are twice as likely to exhibit symptoms of psychological distress - including anxiety, depression and personality disorders - than members of the general population, according to a recent AGSM Executive Programs survey.

A national campaign that encourages participants to give up alcohol for a month has seen one in four workers report increased productivity levels.

How do you manage employees who have been injured outside of work? What happens when an employee refuses an independent medical assessment? When is it safe to terminate an ill or injured employee? Lawyer Luke Connolly answers these questions and more on this important topic.