HR teams have the right programs in place to reduce burnout risks, but employees aren't taking them up, out of fear they'll be seen as unproductive or lacking resilience, an experienced talent leader warns.
Employees with caring responsibilities face higher risks of emotional exhaustion when working from home, but having more control over their own schedules helps to alleviate it, new research suggests.
The prevalence of financial stress and its capacity to heighten various workplace psychosocial risks warrants a more proactive approach from employers, an educator says.
All employers should consider putting in place a WSH prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction. Watch this webcast to understand how these plans benefit all organisations.
Employees respond in various ways to the "mountain" of emails they face after a break from work, but the problem requires more than an individual approach, according to a productivity expert.
It's unreasonable to expect managers to know when someone on their team faces a high risk of mental health issues, when even clinicians can miss the signs, according to experts.
Even when an IME suggests an employee permanently can't perform the inherent requirements of their job, it's best not to assume it's safe to dismiss them, a lawyer says.
An employer conducted a "woefully inadequate" investigation into an employee's complaints, then unfairly sacked her after deciding it couldn't provide her with a safe workplace, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A people and culture manager who conducted regular welfare checks with an absent worker prior to dismissing him has successfully defended his adverse action claim.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
