Employers now face an extra hurdle in dismissing employees they deem unfit to perform the inherent requirements of their job; research finds job quality has decreased; employers' demand for HR talent has improved; and more.
Almost all Australian HR and business leaders rate the changing nature of career pathways as a key workplace trend, yet less than one-third feel prepared for it, according to a new report.
Most employees don't feel comfortable discussing their mental health with their manager, highlighting the need for mental health first-aid skills in the workplace, research suggests.
New salary research shows what HR managers, business partners, coordinators and more can expect to earn on the east coast. Meanwhile businesses are wrong to view flexible work as "an HR tool"; senior leadership diversity is "dismal"; engagement has fallen in Australia; and more.
The high-profile dismissal of a South32 employee for workplace swearing has been overturned on appeal for being "harsh". Also in this article, new rulings on bullying and performance management; demand for contingent staff drops; APAC talent leaders are embracing gig workers; and more.
Sudden urgent deadlines and "rampant" email use can give the impression of productivity while actually derailing it, according to an efficiency expert, who says "productivity principles" can move teams from seeming busy to being productive.
Organisations that allow staff to make mistakes and be disruptive are those that will thrive in future, but risk-promoting workplace cultures are all too rare, according to an author.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has successfully prosecuted a manager for accessorial liability relating to sham contracting, underpayments, and other breaches. Also in this article, a reminder on headcount ahead of payroll changes; new inquiries into jobs growth and workplace safety; and more.
New analysis of health data from 30,000 executives indicates women in their 30s are two-times more likely than men to suffer from stress, anxiety and depression.
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.