The Fair Work Commission has cast some doubt on which employees can be considered "award-free", employment lawyers warn. Also in this article, a record number of workplaces have received gender-equality recognition; skills shortages are the top threat to company growth; the national data breach scheme begins today; and more.
An employer has faced down a claim from an unsuccessful candidate who argued the company's "soft target" of offering 50 per cent of available roles to women discriminated against him.
An employer has successfully sought an order to access an employee's phone records, following a dispute about whether he accessed p-rn on his company-provided device. Also in this article, a roundup of recent dismissal rulings; and new research on end-of-year celebrations, wage theft, disability inclusion, and more.
A major employer is forecasting exponential growth in its social recruitment, with its global head of HR saying posts prompt "unbelievable" numbers of passive candidates to make contact.
A high-profile reinstatement order for a worker dismissed for swearing at work has been stayed, on the basis of the employer's "arguable" appeal grounds. Also in this article, a recap of recent case law, and new research on the benefits of inclusion, the size of the gender pay gap, workspace design trends, demand for HR roles, and much more.
Employees are concealing their true selves at work, new research shows. Also in this article: the six traits shared by female CEOs; a futurist sets out the top capabilities of tomorrow's workers; and three payroll prosecutions send a warning.
Organisations that focus on increasing diversity without putting effort into inclusion won't achieve a return on their investment, according to experts in the field.
Westpac has achieved its goal of having a gender-balanced leadership team, it has announced, while releasing research that shows by how much workplace gender equality can increase profitability. Meanwhile, a new report highlights ways to eliminate 'everyday s-xism' at work; workplace inclusion requires a focus on identity; and more.
Focusing on "honest" flexibility has helped CouriersPlease get "ahead of the curve" in attracting and retaining women leaders to its male-dominated industry, according to its head of HR.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
