An employer's narrow focus on reasonable adjustments resulted in discrimination, a tribunal has found. Meanwhile, new research shows the "startling" difference between salaries of top-tier male and female managers; how Male Champions of Change organisations have progressed gender diversity; and what organisations are doing to counter expected skills gaps.
Managing an employee with mental health problems is difficult, but HR professionals must ensure managers don't neglect the impact they have on other team members, employment lawyer Helen Carter says.
Humour can relieve tension in a stress-filled workplace, but managers can't simply pull out a joke book to achieve the desired effect, academics have found.
Employers should keep in mind that a moderate amount of stress at work is better than none at all, and even use stress to motivate employees, according to an academic.
A new study has highlighted the top reasons employees and managers fail to accomplish their intended work. In other research, knowledge and opinions we round up today, an employment lawyer warns against zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies; a data specialist sets ground rules for predictive analytics; and more.
Court and Fair Work Commission rulings this year have changed the way your organisation should manage its employment law compliance and liability risks. Watch this webcast to understand how to manage its legal exposure.
A high-profile s-xual harassment case has had litigation ramifications this year that HR professionals should keep preparing for well into 2016, warns an employment lawyer.
A federal judge has fined an HR manager for her "deliberate" role in a dismissal where the notice period fell two days short of the legislative requirements.
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.
