The low proportion of employers achieving productivity gains through enterprise bargaining, and the amount of time it takes, suggest the process could be improved, an employment lawyer says.
Two competencies have emerged as must-have traits for HR professionals eager to contribute to their organisations' purpose, according to HR expert Dave Ulrich.
The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking an employer to court for pregnancy discrimination, HR job ads increase, employers celebrate Harmony Day today, and more.
Resilience is a "foundational competency" for strong, sustainable performance and warrants investment, but employers must take a systemic approach to see real results, according to a specialist.
Including a family and domestic-violence leave clause in all modern awards would create too much risk and uncertainty for employers, a Fair Work Commissioner has ruled. Meanwhile, the 2017 gender pay gap report and other diversity research has been released; and a study calls for 'job landscapes' to replace job descriptions.
If HR wants to be "fit for purpose" it should stop playing the role of parents and police, and start re-imagining its relationships with employees, a leading practitioner says.
New research shows organisations' support for mental health and wellbeing has declined in the past 12 months. Meanwhile, less than half of employees have confidence in their leaders, 'blind' recruitment is on the rise, and employee-owned organisations are outperforming ASX 200 companies.
Nearly half of non-HR professionals believe HR doesn't contribute to driving innovation in organisations, research shows. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has introduced a revised PPL Bill; the top graduate employers for 2017 have been recognised; 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.
