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Sending women to confidence-boosting seminars and other training won't improve gender equality and diversity, according to an author who says employers should support rather than "fix" women.

The period immediately after a workplace misconduct investigation tends to be a missed opportunity to improve organisational and team culture, investigation specialists say. Meanwhile, HR professionals are optimistic about hiring in Q3, employers and managers have been fined for sham contracting breaches, and more.

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.