Employers now face an extra hurdle in dismissing employees they deem unfit to perform the inherent requirements of their job; research finds job quality has decreased; employers' demand for HR talent has improved; and more.
Almost all Australian HR and business leaders rate the changing nature of career pathways as a key workplace trend, yet less than one-third feel prepared for it, according to a new report.
Most employees don't feel comfortable discussing their mental health with their manager, highlighting the need for mental health first-aid skills in the workplace, research suggests.
A worker whose psychiatric condition became aggravated after she was assigned a new superior has failed to convince a tribunal his "command and control" style amounted to unreasonable management action.
Two change managers contributed to an employee's psychological injury by waiting more than nine months to respond to his requests for relocation and meaningful duties during a restructure, a tribunal has found.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has successfully prosecuted a manager for accessorial liability relating to sham contracting, underpayments, and other breaches. Also in this article, a reminder on headcount ahead of payroll changes; new inquiries into jobs growth and workplace safety; and more.
An internal candidate rejected for a role has failed in his Fair Work appeal. Meanwhile, the Commission has proposed important changes to modern awards, and a WA review recommends greater alignment with the FW Act.
An employer breached its duty of care to an employee when it offered him a job without assessing whether he was psychologically suited to its challenges, a court has ruled.
New analysis of health data from 30,000 executives indicates women in their 30s are two-times more likely than men to suffer from stress, anxiety and depression.
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.
