HR skills are in demand across the board this quarter, a new report shows. In this article we also report on hiring trends in the IT and finance sectors; calls for tougher redundancy obligations; and how employers should address workplace psychosocial risks.
Employees are better able to stick with projects and "achieve bigger goals" when they have stronger emotional resilience, and employers can help them build it, according to a new report.
One of the most important things employers can do to address the widespread problem of domestic violence is make both victims and perpetrators feel safe when asking for help, says an HR consultant and former police superintendent.
Drinking coffee to wake up and wine to wind down, multi-tasking at work, and reading emails at home are daily habits for many executives, but they're not conducive to good health or productivity, according to wellness coach Lyndall Mitchell.
Employees working under pressure tend to fall into 'traps' that reduce their productivity and creativity, and cause more mistakes to be made, according to a leadership and performance expert.
An employee who was unfairly sacked for failing to attend a medical exam was not entitled to reinstatement, because his "bombardment" of emails to HR destroyed the employment relationship, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Women score higher than men on nearly all the emotional competencies associated with effective leadership, making them far more likely to retain team members, new research shows. Read this and other studies on executive selection, the productivity benefits of short breaks, and grad recruitment ROI.
Most employees affected by cancer fear being unfairly treated at work, highlighting an important role for HR to play in preventing discrimination, according to a legal specialist.
A worker who was sacked for breaching his employer's zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected, despite his employer questioning the test results and admitting to procedural unfairness.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
