An employee's aggressive and threatening response to being called a "c-nt" warranted his dismissal, but mitigating factors made the decision harsh, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Data suggesting Australia's workforce now comprises a record-high proportion of high-potential employees isn't quite cause for celebration, a strategic HR advisor says.
When presenting allegations to an employee, it's important not to treat the process as a box-ticking exercise. This Q&A will discuss crucial factors to consider before a meeting.
A P&C leader's heavy reliance on a manager's dismissal recommendation, without independently verifying her concerns, has undermined an employer's defence of an adverse action claim.
Poorly drafted workplace conduct allegations will undermine the fairness, validity and defensibility of any disciplinary action taken against an employee. This Q&A shares practical tips that minimise risk during this part of the process.
A manager's s-xualised comments at work were "clearly misplaced attempts at banter" rather than serious misconduct, but overall his behaviour justified his dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A review, conducted after Senate hearings laid bare KPMG's workplace culture issues, has concluded that "people leadership is not sufficiently valued in practice by the firm".
Even the best organisational systems and processes can become powerless in the face of behavioural norms that are "obeyed but not discussed", a culture and leadership specialist says.
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.
