Confusion about the difference between unfair dismissal and general protections claims warranted giving an employee an extension of time, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article, HR salaries in major cities; employers' role in reskilling employees; and more.
This year has seen the biggest-yet drop in the gender pay gap, but the latest WGEA data also highlights where employers still have the most work to do.
In the growing number of organisations signing up to Indigenous reconciliation efforts, HR leaders have an important role to play in ensuring messages aren't just lip service.
The Federal Court has ordered a host employer to reinstate a labour hire worker until her adverse action claim against it is determined. Also in this article, general protections claims continue to rise; the FWO won record penalties in the past financial year; and more.
Amazon's failed AI-based recruiting experiment highlights the potential pitfalls when machine learning is based on a history of flawed decision-making, an expert says.
In an industry "ripe for disruption", Transdev's flexible work strategy is helping to attract, engage and retain a more diverse workforce than ever before, according to its head of talent.
Working closely with leaders across the organisation and engaging external suppliers has helped move BHP closer to achieving its ambitious gender targets.
HR professionals could significantly improve how they monitor and measure employee experience, according to new research. Also in this article: more women are obtaining HR leadership roles in the ASX 200; few Australian job ads mention flexible work; and more.
A hard job done well is what gives most women genuine enjoyment at work, while men say it's the excitement of new challenges that drives them, a new study reveals.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
