Respect@Work – practical compliance that actually works in real workplaces
Respect@Work is Akyra’s practical, hands-on service to help businesses meet their legal obligations and create a safer, more workable environment for their people – without overcomplicating it or scaring everyone half to death.
In short… we help you put the right things in place so you’re compliant, protected and not scrambling if something goes wrong.
This isn’t a template dump or a policy you file away and forget.
It’s a structured, evidence-based process that looks at how your business actually operates, where your risks sit and what you need to do about them.
What Respect@Work actually does
Respect@Work is designed to help you meet your obligations under Australian federal and state workplace, work health and safety, and anti-discrimination laws, including:
- Positive Duty obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
- State and federal WHS requirements for managing sexual harassment and psychosocial hazards
- Your obligations to prevent, not just respond to, issues like sexual harassment, bullying, intimidation and victimisation
What’s involved… no mystery, no fluff
Depending on the size and complexity of your business, Respect@Work typically includes:
- Assessment of psychosocial and sexual harassment risks in your workplace
- Employee engagement and input (because risk doesn’t live on paper – it lives in behaviour)
- Analysis of findings and identified gaps
- A tailored Respect@Work strategy and prevention plan
- Clear recommendations that align with how you actually run your business
It takes work – from us and from you – because meaningful prevention always does. That’s why this is a proper piece of work, not a tick-the-box exercise.
Why this matters (even if you think ‘we don’t have that problem’)
If your business doesn’t have an appropriate plan in place and an issue arises, you’re already behind the eight-ball. Regulators now expect businesses to be proactive, not reactive.
Fines, enforcement action and reputational damage are real risks and having to scramble after a complaint is far more expensive and stressful than doing this properly upfront.
Think of it like insurance… you hope you never need it, but if something happens… you will absolutely appreciate this plan being in place!
Who this is for
This applies to every business, regardless of size.
Yes – even with a handful of staff should have something like this in place as the legislation applies to all businesses and organisations.
Small businesses are not immune, and in many cases they’re more exposed because they don’t have internal HR or WHS capability to fall back on.
Respect@Work can be delivered as a standalone service, and where appropriate, existing Akyra retained clients may access it on different commercial terms.
Disclaimer – Reliance on Content
The material distributed is general information only. The information supplied is not intended to be legal or other professional advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. You should seek legal or professional advice concerning your specific situation.
