Grounding values in empathy and normalising taking a break has transformed an employer's approach to communication and mental health, its people leader says.
HR has become a "dumping ground" for many organisations' legal and regulatory tasks, with burnout an increasingly likely outcome, a risk specialist says.
It should have been obvious to an employer that an employee's swearing outburst was due to his poor wellbeing, caused by mishandled workplace complaints, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in overturning his dismissal.
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.
