An employer has unsuccessfully sought to remove two senior HR leaders from an employee's general protections claim, which it is defending by arguing their actions were "consistent with ordinary HR inefficiency", rather than unlawful.
There are many reasons why employers should implement a s-xual harassment prevention plan, even if they're not legally obligated to do so, a risk specialist says.
In the first decision dealing with its time-based power to dismiss s-xual harassment disputes, the Fair Work Commission has ruled only some parts of an employee's application can proceed.
HR teams have the right programs in place to reduce burnout risks, but employees aren't taking them up, out of fear they'll be seen as unproductive or lacking resilience, an experienced talent leader warns.
Employees with caring responsibilities face higher risks of emotional exhaustion when working from home, but having more control over their own schedules helps to alleviate it, new research suggests.
Flexibility in leadership roles remains rare, according to a new report that calls on employers to "measure the career consequences" of working flexibly in their organisations.
It wasn't unreasonable for an "insulted and incensed" colleague to refuse to speak to an employee, a commission has found in stop-bullying proceedings.
All employers should consider putting in place a WSH prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction. Read the webcast description here then watch the full presentation with premium membership.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
