In a Senate inquiry report, Labor and the Greens have expressed their support for the Closing Loopholes No. 2 Bill, subject to adding a new 'right to disconnect', and further casual and gig work amendments. But Coalition members say the Bill will be a "jobs killer".
The Federal Government is set to legislate a new 'right to disconnect' for employees, but details of how this might be implemented are yet to be revealed.
The most progressive HR leaders are proactively encouraging employees to implement simple physical health habits, and as a result are creating more productive workers, a leading organisational psychologist says
Employees who are both LGBTQ+ and a woman are less likely to be 'out' at work than LGBTQ+ men, and more likely to have experienced bullying in the past 12 months, landmark research shows.
Workplace researchers are predicting a gradual, steady increase in employers adopting the four-day work week over the next few years, outlining some common implementation obstacles in a new report.
Workplace investigations can harm the psychological health of participants, but nearly a third of senior leaders don't know what steps their organisations are taking to mitigate this risk, according to new research.
Congruency between expectations and experience, throughout the entire employee lifecycle, is the most critical factor in whether an EVP will be considered "successful". Meanwhile "some disconnects exist" between what employees now desire in a physical workplace and what employers are providing.
Job stability concerns are making HR professionals reluctant to change jobs, which in turn is contributing to ongoing skills shortages, new research 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.