An employer that sacked a worker by text message has failed to prove the dismissal was performance-related rather than discriminatory. Also in this article, a wrap of recent termination rulings; Australian leaders are too accepting of underperformance; Ageist workplace myths prevail; and more.
An approach to collaboration, change and problem-solving that's widely used in North America is quickly catching on among Australian employers, according to experts in the field.
Employers are increasingly embracing agile ways of working, but many fail to go beyond the surface-level rituals to achieve the full benefits, according to a leading agile coach.
Employers are embracing AI and automation, but remain concerned about future ethical implications, new research shows. Also in this article, automation and the ageing workforce; AI in recruitment interviews; key skills for the future of work; and more.
A large employer will back-pay workers more than $2.3 million plus make a "contrition payment" after failing to pay appropriate overtime. Also in this article, a project to increase 'bystander interventions' reports early success; more CEOs are being appointed externally; and more.
More employees now intend to stay with their current employers, as their confidence in business conditions and the jobs market falls. But it's not time for employers to be complacent.
Striving for perfection can have dire consequences for employees' mental health and productivity, but there's an alternative approach, a performance specialist says.
Senior leaders often have the most work to do during times of culture change, and their buy-in is hardest to gain, but it's imperative to engage them with the process, a new report highlights.
Changing business structures are 'fissuring' workplaces, effectively breaking employment relationships to workers' detriment, according to an international labour market expert.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
