Failing to ensure a worker was not at risk of workplace sexual harassment has cost an employer $90k. Also: new reports on AI-generated resumes; hiring demand; and more.
It was "unrealistic" for an employee to believe he could return to work without attending an independent medical examination, given the employer's "serious" concerns about his mental health, a tribunal has ruled in rejecting his unfair dismissal claim.
Workplace stress levels follow some "predictable patterns", analysis of mental health data shows. Meanwhile, there's a new code of practice on s-xual and gender-based harassment.
More than one in 10 people are estimated to have a neurodivergent condition, but most employers operate with inadequate information about what this means for HR and managers. Watch this webcast to build your understanding of how neurodivergence impacts workplace issues, and how to best support neurodivergent employees and their teams.
Neurodivergent employees face a higher risk of burnout in today's workplaces, but their experience is often a "red flag" for the broader workforce's wellbeing, a mental health specialist says.
An employee who was involved in multiple incidents, included two vehicle crashes and a D&A policy breach, was fairly dismissed despite his employer's lack of adherence to its own policy, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Investing in employees' wellbeing "isn't just about reducing sick days or improving morale", according to a new report on the financial benefits businesses can expect to achieve.
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.
