AI has the potential to "reinvigorate the Australian workforce", but it could also increase employees' risk of psychosocial harm, a Parliamentary inquiry has heard.
The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees who are 'out' at work has been steadily decreasing, alongside declining support for DE&I initiatives in the workplace, new data shows.
The prospect of employee turnover that's too low is something "very few organisations have had to even think about", but concern appears to be growing among employers, an HR advisory leader says.
Just under half of HR professionals are able to take regular breaks and only 48% can "effectively switch off from work to make time for rest", according to new research.
The challenge of accurately measuring people-related practices remains a significant hurdle for organisations, and new research suggests the risk of basing strategic decisions on faulty data has driven some executives to ask, 'why bother?'.
Some 75% of managers are now experiencing stress and burnout, with over half spending up to five hours per week providing emotional support to their teams, according to new research.
Managers are feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped to support team members through challenging life events, but employers can take some relatively simple steps to alleviate this, a workplace expert says.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
