In a workplace conflict where both employees appeared to give unreliable evidence, the Fair Work Commission has declined to issue stop-bullying orders, ruling the incidents were more about "differing opinions" than "sabotage" and disrespect.
"Micro coaching moments" are among the ways progressive HR functions are combatting managers' fear of giving performance feedback, according to an experienced consultant.
The busy nature of HR roles means most teams rarely debrief between stressful events, but making time to do so in a structured way has multiple benefits, according to a conflict specialist.
It's natural for managers to have "some confusion and fear" about delivering performance feedback, and employers have more work to do in reframing workplace views about psychological safety, a specialist advisor says.
AI-powered agents that act without prompts are already being integrated into workflows, and it won't be long before managers are overseeing hybrid teams made up of both human and digital workers, according to a chief AI officer.
Organisations focus too much on their top-performing employees, which can overload them with work while robbing teammates of an opportunity to shine, a performance specialist says.
Being prepared to view negative feedback as a "golden ticket" for improvement has helped a global talent acquisition team transform its function in just six months.
Managers' and coworkers' inappropriate behaviour could be a major reason why employees aren't returning to the office, and employers urgently need to address this psychosocial hazard, according to a workplace relations specialist.
Conversations shape workplaces, and employees' lives, so it's worth leaders' time to put effort into getting the most out of them, according to an HR change and storytelling specialist.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.