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The Fair Work Commission has refused an employee access to an investigation report that he says would support his stop-bullying application. Also in this article, news on the soft skills gap, disability and LGBTI inclusion, and why unfair dismissal claims are rising.

Improving inclusivity at work so employees feel able to express their identity is a crucial part of driving innovation, says Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner Heidi Roberts.

One in two hiring managers have witnessed age discrimination in their organisations' recruitment processes, according to research released today.

The Fair Work Commission has found an employer wasn't entitled to dismiss a worker who posted a "crude and immature" Facebook comment during work time, noting that offensive language is "increasingly part of the common vernacular". In other news, research shows employers should encourage personal networking despite the risks; a leadership program aims to boost C-Suite diversity; and more.

Recruitment trends that increase focus on a candidate's personality and presentation are compromising organisations' abilities to source top talent, organisational experts warn.

The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking an employer to court for pregnancy discrimination, HR job ads increase, employers celebrate Harmony Day today, and more.

Organisations that fail to prioritise digital HR are in "significant danger" of not adapting to change fast enough. Meanwhile, employers are being urged to ensure employment law compliance in light of proposed fines, and the S-x Discrimination Commissioner has released new details on her plans to address the pay gap and more.

Having a leadership team that commits to overcoming unconscious bias and has a clearly-defined vision for creating an inclusive workplace is crucial to improving gender equality at work, HR professionals say.

Including a family and domestic-violence leave clause in all modern awards would create too much risk and uncertainty for employers, a Fair Work Commissioner has ruled. Meanwhile, the 2017 gender pay gap report and other diversity research has been released; and a study calls for 'job landscapes' to replace job descriptions.

New research shows organisations' support for mental health and wellbeing has declined in the past 12 months. Meanwhile, less than half of employees have confidence in their leaders, 'blind' recruitment is on the rise, and employee-owned organisations are outperforming ASX 200 companies.