Managers' perceptions of generational differences in the workplace appear to be exaggerated, one study has found, while another has identified which of the factors used to drive employee engagement are most effective.
The Fair Work Commission has slammed an employer for its "dysfunctional" and "shambolic" workplace culture, and ordered it to compensate an employee for unfair dismissal.
Workplace cultures are the biggest obstacle to transitioning an organisation successfully into the digital age, with hierarchies particularly problematic, according to transformation experts.
An employer accused of "shocking" Fair Work breaches is now facing new claims from its employees, after a settlement deed was found not to bar them. Also in this article, a rundown of recent dismissal and other FWC rulings; research on visa and immigration changes; an award-winning employer opts for simplicity over "fancy incentives"; and more.
Cultural misfits: every workplace has one, but it's crucial to act sooner rather than later on any behaviour that isn't meeting workplace standards. Watch this webcast to learn why no cultural transgressions should be considered 'trivial', a legally sound process for terminating misfits, and more.
A top-down focus on values and responsiveness to employee feedback has seen Defence Health recognised as an employer of choice in this year's Australian Business Awards.
The most valuable role HR can play in the future will take "courage and skill", because most workplaces are currently headed down the wrong path, says an HR consultant and former Lion director.
A workplace culture overhaul, wide-ranging suite of employee benefits and new workspace have helped Bpay win almost unanimous support for its latest EA and achieve a Best Employer accolade.
An organisation's exponential growth over the past four years can be attributed to its globally consistent workplace culture and employee benefits, its head of HR says.
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.
