With R U OK? Day prompting difficult conversations around mental health, it's possible that well-intended peers will cross the line into unhelpful territory, a specialist warns.
Coles has failed on appeal to convince a court that it should not have to bear the costs of defending claims brought against it by a labour hire workers.
The pandemic has improved employers' approach to employee benefits but there are more opportunities to boost the impact of these programs, Mercer research shows. Also in this article: employees suffering "always on" pressure; and the COVID changes workers want to keep.
COVID-19 is highlighting a big gap between what employees want from their employers and what organisations are prioritising, new research shows. Meanwhile Victorian employers are being urged to create 'workforce bubbles' as the State considers how to safely re-open for business.
A 'whole self' approach to wellbeing and communication has enabled an award-winning health employer to 'reinvent' the culture that typifies its industry.
An employee has failed to claim he was unfairly dismissed for coughing in a nurse's face while she took his temperature. Meanwhile "legacy" JobKeeper employers will retain some stand down flexibilities under proposed changes to the scheme.
Mars Australia has evolved its approach to workplace wellbeing, ensuring its program responds quickly to feedback and nuances in what employees need and value most.
Employee wellbeing now ranks at the top of HR's priorities, but looking ahead the challenge of keeping employees engaged and motivated looms large, new research shows.
COVID-19 has caused unfair dismissal claims and stand down disputes to skyrocket. Also in this article: gender pay progress stalls; mental health is the biggest issue facing employers; and more.
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.
