Understanding the motives and characteristics of "Dark Triad" personality types can help employers minimise workplace bullying risks, according to experts.
In one of the clearest judgments yet on what meets the legal test for bullying, the Fair Work Commission has ruled it can make a stop-bullying order against an employee who failed to say good morning to a colleague, and "defriended" her on Facebook.
New research has found menopause symptoms suffered by women have a direct impact on their job satisfaction, engagement and commitment to their organisation, making it imperative that employers don't ignore the issue.
Employers can expect a return on investment from even the most basic wellness programs, but if they want to achieve outstanding results, their approach - and the way it's promoted - must be tailored, says corporate wellness expert Kash Thomson.
More employers than ever are introducing health and wellbeing programs, but achieving a return on investment requires a strategy, not just good intentions. Watch this webcast to understand how to get the most from your initiatives.
Workplace mental health programs should give employees clear instructions on how to respond when someone isn't coping, to prevent 'amateur counselling', according to an HR director.
Employers that require information about an employee's medical condition can direct them to attend a medical examination, but must take care to ensure the direction is "lawful and reasonable" an employment lawyer warns.
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.
