High-performance work practices have long been associated with increased competition, but new research suggests they actually prevent negative behaviours such as bullying.
HR specialists are particularly in demand in NSW, Queensland and Victoria, while larger organisations in South Australia, Western Australia, and the ACT are recruiting more generalists, according to a new report.
A pilot program has demonstrated that training frontline employees to understand and cope with customer misbehaviour can significantly reduce such incidents and their associated costs.
Transformational leadership is becoming acutely critical due to the rate of change and disruption in workplaces, but many leaders remain 'transactional', according to a management expert.
Many HR practitioners don't feel psychologically safe in their workplace, and perceive that very little tailored support is available, according to research.
A decision on employees' personal leave accruals, described as one of the most contentious cases of 2019, is on its way to the High Court. Also in this article: an aggressive employee's dismissal ruling will stand; top HR priorities for 2020; and much more.
Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more.
An employer has failed to reduce a worker's redundancy entitlement after offering her a new role that significantly increased her commute times. Also in this article, what constitutes 'meaningful work'; how Coca-Cola Amatil supports employees' chosen charities; and more.
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.
