Contributor

Scott Sanderson

Biography

Practically-minded and with an academic background in legal practice, Scott’s important contributions, include the ‘Consider the Alternative’ series on the use of dispute resolution in the context of workers compensation disputes around Australia, and informative articles on job burnout and employee engagement.

Articles by ‘Scott Sanderson’
The 'what' and 'how' of a workers' comp dispute: Part 1 - the 'what'

In the first of two articles on how to get the most out of your workers' comp dispute resolution process we take a look at the importance of understanding the 'what'/content of a...

The 'what' and 'how' of your workers' comp dispute: Part 2 - the 'how'

In the second part of a two-part series on preparing for a workers' compensation dispute we look at 'how' you can best put your prepartion into practice

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The sniper

Hiding in plain sight, the officer sniper takes you down in public. How can you confront the sniper safely?

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: An introduction

The first of a series of articles on how to effectively deal with difficult co-workers.

Survivng and thriving with difficult co-workers: The bully

In this instalment of 'surviving and thriving' we look at the office bully, and how victims can best manage the situation while more decisive action is sought.

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The know-it-all

Not all know-it-alls are created equal, some actually do know what they're talking about! We look at the different approaches you need to take to each.

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The yes person

In this edition of 'surviving and thriving' we look at the problem worker who hides in plain sight, the Yes Person.

Surviving and thriving with difficult co-workers: The complainer

In this edition of 'surviving and thriving' we look at 'the complainer'.

Workplace policies and return to work

We look at how organisational policies and practices can have a big impact on RTW outcomes.

Litigation in workers' compensation disputes: why we should avoid it

In the first of our two-part series on the risks and limitations of litigation in workers' compensation disputes, we look at why it should be avoided, and reasons why employees turn to the...

Litigation in workers' compensation disputes: how we can avoid it

In the second part of our two-part series on the limitations of litigation in workers' compensation disuputes, we look at what employers can do to avoid it.

'Me' not 'we': dealing with narcissism in the workplace

We look at the impact of narcissism at work, methods of identification and effective ways to deal with it.

Are you having a laugh?

The benefits of humour in the workplace.

Saying 'I do' to employee engagement: part 2

We look at the practical measures organisations can take to encourage employees to work with them, not for them

Fuel for your fire: Burnout prevention eTool

Following on from our 3-part series on job burnout, 'Maintain the flame', we provide a fully editable burnout prevention eTool.

Saying 'I do' to employee engagement: part 1

In Part 1 of this 2-part series we explore the characteristics and benefits of engaged employees

Consider the alternative: Part 2 - Dispute resolution systems

Dispute Resolution system expert Nerida Wallace explains the important characteristics of a workers' compensation dispute resolution system

Maintain the flame: Part 3 - Employers and job burnout

What can employers do to help prevent and respond to burnout?

The power of learned optimism

How 'learned optimism' can improve return to work outcomes: Breaking down Theo Feldbrugge's webinar presentation.

Maintain the flame: Job burnout part 1

In part 1 of a 3-part series, we look at the symptoms, causes and effects of job burnout

Maintain the flame: Part 2 - Employees and job burnout

We look at how RTW Coordinators can help prevent, manage, and assist recovery from burnout

Katherine Lippel: talks workers' compensation systems

Professor Katherine Lippel presents: Workers' compensation design: how rules and practices may promote or undermine successful return to work

Consider the alternative: ADR in the workers' compensation context

An introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and their application in the Australian workers' compensation system

Return to work professional: more than just a job?

Overworked? Underappreciated? Remember why you do what you do.

You say it best when you say nothing at all: Effective listening

Have you ever been told you are a poor listener? Maybe you have, but you weren't paying attention?!

They're the voice, try and understand it

Improving your workplace with employee surveys.