Despite some "confusing" and "contentious" elements, employers and workers have commended the Fair Work Act's coronavirus provisions, saying they have been vital to keeping businesses afloat and jobs in place.
Australia and New Zealand's top employers have witnessed superior leadership behaviours during the pandemic, and retained employee confidence despite its challenges, according to new research.
New research has named the top employers for 'giving' and the practices they're opting for. Also in this article: a major wellbeing study highlights some positive impacts of the pandemic; and working parents are feeling especially unsupported and disconnected from work.
Research is painting a dire picture of employees' mental health, despite the extra efforts employers claim to be making. Also in this article, how an employee newsletter became a support network during the pandemic, and where workplace mental health programs are headed next.
Temporary changes to help employers manage pandemic conditions have been extended in 74 awards, but one remains in dispute. Also in this article: the impact of bystander action on bullying; and the scammers now targeting HR professionals.
Employers waste too much time dwelling on the reasons why their change programs fail, instead of embracing failure as a stepping-stone towards successful change, researchers say.
Employees' productivity and wellbeing has improved in many organisations during remote work, but leaders are overestimating by how much, new research suggests.
Turbulent times can bring out the worst in leaders, but a specialist says understanding four 'caricatures' can help employers identify and address unhelpful behaviour patterns.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
