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.
Opting for gender diversity measures rather than targets played a key part in winning employees' support for equality strategies, according to an employer's people manager.
Senior HR business partners can expect to receive the biggest salary increases this year, while change professionals are also in prime position to demand higher pay, a report shows. Meanwhile, new research has found employees feel unsupported to upskill, Diversity Council Australia has released tips for more inclusive communication, and more.
With widespread sickies expected this coming Friday, there are five steps employers can take to prevent absenteeism and minimise business disruption. Meanwhile, Australia has ranked highly for talent competitiveness; research reports urge CEOs to focus more on people issues; and more.
Employers are finally realising just how highly intelligent, hard-working and loyal employees on the autism spectrum can be, and far from dismissing them as applicants, are actively pursuing them.
HR processes, workplace amenities, and day-to-day communication that reinforces the gender binary are alienating and disengaging people at work, a gender and diversity expert warns.
More employers have received employer of choice accreditation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency this year despite stricter criteria, the list released today shows. Also in this article, a Senate inquiry majority has opposed passing a bill that would ban "pay gag clauses" in employment contracts; a state government has announced initiatives to boost workplace gender equality; and more.
BHP Billiton is undergoing a "macro change" to reach ambitious diversity targets, and has already clocked some early wins, according to one of its talent leaders.
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.
