There's a concerning lack of awareness among senior leaders about recent employment law changes, and even where knowledge is higher, compliance action remains low, new research shows.
The Fair Work Commission will approach disputes over the upcoming right to disconnect in a similar way to anti-bullying claims, it says, including by issuing stop orders.
The Fair Work Commission has announced it will develop a 'working from home' term for modern awards, to ensure the instruments aren't an "impediment" to successful arrangements.
The definition of too much or too little control, or too much or too little connection, can vary greatly between workplace relationships, according to specialists in the field.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are discrete topics, and lumping them together does all three a disservice, according to a globally respected business leader.
A "shield of positive social climate" known to protect against workplace bullying might also provide a "huge protective effect" against s-xual harassment, an academic says.
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.
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.
