Unsigned settlement upheld as binding; The 'leadership myth'; and more

When is a settlement actually 'settled'? In this week's featured HR Daily Community post, Shane Koelmeyer discusses a recent decision in which an employee unsuccessfully sought to re-open a dispute after failing to sign a settlement agreement.

Other posts on the Community this week cover the myth of leadership, hiring for 'culture add' instead of 'culture fit', preventing age discrimination at work, and more. Browse the posts here:

Yes, yes, no: FWC rejects employee's bid to reopen unfair dismissal claim after parties fail to sign terms - Shane Koelmeyer
Unmasking the leadership myth - Ian Plowman
Hire for 'culture add' and create diverse teams - Lindsay Pavan
Fighting age discrimination in the workplace - Vince Scopelliti
It's not fair... or is it? - Emir Montazer
Take me to your leader: FWC full bench rejects Aldi's EAs due to restrictive NERR - Shane Koelmeyer
What is the role of the HR department in recruitment and selection - Emily Wilson
Welcome to the 21st century: Social media and industrial action - Shane Koelmeyer
Need to build a talent pipeline? Where do we begin? - Emir Montazer

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