The Fair Work Commission has rejected that an employee should be classified as part-time and eligible for JobKeeper because her employer intended to offer her a permanent role. Also in this article: an employer won't be able to make an employee's role redundant despite COVID-19 until after her discrimination claim is decided; whistleblower compliance risks falling by the wayside during the pandemic; and why more start-ups are engaging HR professionals.
The coronavirus pandemic and its business impact raise entirely new challenges in performance management. This webinar provides an update on performance management and why it isn't working; performance strategies that make an impact; and what specifically needs to change, in light of COVID-19.
Many employers have hit pause on disciplinary processes in light of disruptions caused by COVID-19, and procedural fairness will be critical as these recommence, says a workplace lawyer.
Phasing out the JobKeeper scheme, rather than suddenly ending it, is one of several suggested measures to ensure a smooth labour market recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Amid big increases in application rates and completed assessments, employers can glean valuable insights to help improve the candidate experience, a specialist says.
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted organisations in countless ways, but it also provides an opportunity to reset some important elements of workplace culture. This webinar will discuss team rebalancing, minimising conflict, and welfare discussions. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
The authenticity of an organisation's core values comes to the fore during difficult times, with the current crisis set to have a lasting impact on employer brands, says an expert.
Reduced face-to-face interaction and hasty email communication – coupled with job insecurity, isolation and stress – could see COVID-19 distancing measures heighten the risk of bullying claims, a workplace lawyer says.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
