Fairfax Media's plan to move to performance-based pay among its workforce has the potential to increase its success as a company, but the effectiveness will depend on the details of how it works, says Jairus Ashworth, partner in Aon Hewitt's performance and reward practice.
A national review has recommended stronger laws to prevent discrimination against pregnant employees and parents, while also highlighting some leading practices by employers in relation to parental leave and pregnancy.
The Federal Court has allowed a disgruntled ex-employee to seek access to a report in an adverse action case, casting doubt on the rights employers have to keep documentation private under legal professional privilege.
In some of the key cases handed down in the anti-bullying jurisdiction so far, the Fair Work Commission has provided useful guidance on what constitutes "repeated unreasonable behaviour", but also raised concerns about the scope of orders it can make.
Employers must tread a fine line when personal problems affect a worker's performance - especially as some "personal" issues will trigger concrete obligations, says Minter Ellison senior associate Jordan Tilse.
A purely policy-driven approach to workplace bullying will not change behaviour because it only tackles the issue at a logical level, according to professional speaker and trainer Blythe Rowe.
In a webinar on 7 August, employment law specialists Leon Levine and Jordan Tilse will explain how to minimise legal risks while managing poor performers to termination.
Employers have no automatic right to legal representation when defending claims in the anti-bullying jurisdiction, despite popular belief to the contrary, according to DLA Piper senior associate Elizabeth Ticehurst.
Employers don't have to change the behaviour of every worker to fix a toxic culture; they should focus their efforts on "rapport leaders", says leadership and performance coach Peter Keith.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
