It was reasonable for an employer to remove an employee accused of "very serious" s-xual harassment allegations, but its miscommunication about the matter aggravated his psych injury, a tribunal has ruled.
Current lockdowns, on top of fears about both the virus and vaccinations, are causing widespread anxiety. A psychiatrist says it's best for all managers to "assume that [employees] are struggling".
Employers have joined forces on a new campaign to get more employees vaccinated. Also in this article, what employees are willing to forego to preserve their mental health.
With most sectors now driven by ever-increasing pressures, against a backdrop of constant change, employees' resilience, mental health and performance are languishing. Watch this webcast to understand the crucial role resilience plays in driving sustainable organisational performance.
A large law firm that has recently digitised its HR processes is reporting significant impacts on its employee experience, particularly with regard to wellbeing.
More employees are now feeling burnt out, bored, or overwhelmed by work than just three months ago. Also in this article: workplace masks making difficult conversations harder; and more.
An absent employee's excuse for failing to obtain medical certificates was not, as he claimed, "a small white lie to avoid embarrassment" but rather "a calculated attempt to mislead" that justified dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Many employers are keen to host workplace-based vaccinations but some major impediments need addressing. Also in this article, culture changes at KPMG and more.
As Australia's vaccination roll-out progresses, new issues and challenges are arising for HR professionals. Here, an employment lawyer answers 12 key workplace-related questions on this topic.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
