The impact s-x discrimination has on the gender pay gap has increased in the past decade, according to KPMG research. Meanwhile, new reports reveal: men think male leaders consistently outperform their female counterparts; what's driving engagement gaps in lower-engaged workplaces; and employees are dissatisfied with leadership development.
The Federal Government has introduced new legislation to prevent parents 'double dipping' on Government- and employer-funded parental leave. Meanwhile, research shows most employers and employees have seen poor culture fit lead to workplace conflict; demand for HR skills is increasing; and more.
The Fair Work Commission granted fewer than one per cent of stop-bullying applications in 2015-16, according to its annual report. Meanwhile, research shows HR professionals are far more engaged than other employees; employers are now struggling less to fill positions; and organisations are failing to properly manage travel health.
Employers' calls for more flexible workplace regulation are misguided, a new discussion paper says. Meanwhile, other research highlights diminishing support for LGBTI inclusion; falling salaries in HR; limited promotion of paternity leave; and more.
Separate studies have revealed the management practices that can drive workers to suicide, and the wide-reaching impacts of domestic violence in the workplace.
A single toxic comment made by a leader can create a negative 'unwritten ground rule' that undermines a positive workplace culture, according to employee engagement experts.
An "overwhelming majority" of Australian organisations believe HR professionals are responsible for managing workplace mental health issues, but they're ill-equipped to do so, new research shows.
When an organisation has momentum it doesn't need "clever strategies" to attract talent, but losing it can be fatal, a business and culture specialist says.
An employer that faced nearly 200 discrimination and bullying complaints in a year found just 10 per cent were substantiated, according to its sustainability report. Meanwhile, the ABS has found nearly one in three employees regularly work from home; "worrying" productivity trends have prompted a national campaign; and more.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
