Stefanie Costi

New South Wales

Weekend News Reporter at News.com.au

Law student, lover of a great news story and Editorial Coordinator/PA to the Editor-in-Chief at The Australian Women's Weekly.

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LinkedIn - HR Leader

Apr 16, 2024 | hrleader.com.au | Jack Campbell |Nick Wilson |Stefanie Costi |Sue Parker

LATEST IN All Tags Business Top companies list has a controversial winner A recent publishing of the top companies for growing one’s career has had a surprising winner, prompting the question of ... • Wellbeing A young lawyer’s battle reveals a hidden workplace crisis As thousands of brave individuals reveal their painful stories of workplace bullying and harassment, the professional ...
law - HR Leader

Feb 21, 2024 | hrleader.com.au | Jack Campbell |Sean Melbourne |Nick Wilson |Stefanie Costi

LATEST IN All Tags Law Working from home rights could become cemented in law Discussions around working from home (WFH) among government representatives could see this perk become a right for many ... • Law What we’ve been following this week: Gendered tax cuts, workplace ... Federal tax cuts and the benefits in store for working women, concerns with SafeWork NSW, and expected middle management ...
A young lawyer’s battle reveals a hidden workplace crisis

Nov 28, 2023 | hrleader.com.au | Stefanie Costi |Jack Campbell

| |6 minute read As thousands of brave individuals reveal their painful stories of workplace bullying and harassment, the professional world must jolt into action. This year, I openly shared my experiences with workplace bullying and harassment on LinkedIn. My candid post caused a stir, amassing a surprising 1.2 million views, 9,600 likes, 1,516 comments, and 829 reposts. The message could not have been clearer, “Workplace bullying and harassment demand our immediate attention”.
Bullying and harassment in workplaces are killing people

Oct 31, 2023 | hrleader.com.au | Stefanie Costi |Jack Campbell

| |7 minute read Some individuals do not seem to understand the gravity of this issue. They say things like, “I’ve never experienced bullying or harassment at work”, or “Younger people should toughen up. It was harder back in my day”, or even worse, “No one takes their own life because of workplace bullying and harassment”.
Psychosocial risks are ‘no joke’ in law

Oct 23, 2023 | lawyersweekly.com.au | Stefanie Costi

Psychosocial risks are ever present in the legal profession – but Australian work health and safety rules have a history of obsessing over physical safety while ignoring these risks, writes Stefanie Costi. Here’s the jarring truth. You’re out of free articles for this monthTo continue reading the rest of this article, please log in. Keep me signed in on this device. Forgot password?
Combating racism in the legal profession

Sep 24, 2023 | lawyersweekly.com.au | Stefanie Costi

Racism is alive and well in the legal profession – and needs to be called out, writes Stefanie Costi. Once upon a time, there was a young lawyer who was working on a case involving a Mediterranean family importing goods from Greece into Australia. To continue reading the rest of this article, create a free account. Already have an account? Sign in below:Keep me signed in on this device. Forgot password? They had a question and sought help from a more experienced lawyer.
A young lawyer’s case for scrapping the billable hour

Sep 6, 2023 | lawyersweekly.com.au | Stefanie Costi

The billable hour has had its time in the sun, and it’s cast a dark shadow that we can no longer ignore, writes Stefanie Costi. I’ve been around the block in the legal profession long enough to know that what’s presented on the surface doesn’t always match what’s brewing underneath. Behind the slick suits, the courtroom theatrics, and the aura of professionalism, there’s a festering cancer eating away at the soul of our profession: workplace bullying.
No more hiding, no more excuses: What bullying really looks like in law

Aug 9, 2023 | lawyersweekly.com.au | Stefanie Costi

Today, I absolutely refuse to mince my words or dance around the issue. Brace yourself as I tear off the veil and expose the ugly face of bullying that festers within the legal profession. Verbal and psychological abuse: Poisonous words and mind gamesWithin these so-called esteemed halls, verbal and psychological abuse slithers like a venomous serpent.
Bullying in law: Are you a player, an actor, or an enabler?

Jul 30, 2023 | lawyersweekly.com.au | Stefanie Costi

However, let’s not be naive; beneath this noble facade lies an ugly truth: bullying thrives within the legal world, tarnishing its reputation and inflicting untold suffering on its victims. I am here to educate you about the three culprits perpetuating this toxic culture, whom I like to call the players, the actors, and the enablers.
Workplace PTSD haunts lawyers

Jul 9, 2023 | lawyersweekly.com.au | Stefanie Costi