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Many employers still communicate their key messages to employees via "cascading" messages from the top down, but a far more effective approach crosses professional and structural boundaries, an expert says.

Employers "still have a long way to go" in embracing flexible work arrangements, with one in two employees saying leaders lack the skills to support flexibility, according to research released as part of Flexible Working Day today. Meanwhile, an investigation has uncovered nepotism "so blatant as to beggar belief", and 'development opportunities' is now one of the top reasons employees will leave their current job.

Subtle, negative types of behaviour that threaten staff engagement and cause absenteeism are slipping under the radar and deserve more attention from HR, research shows.

The period immediately after a workplace misconduct investigation tends to be a missed opportunity to improve organisational and team culture, investigation specialists say. Meanwhile, HR professionals are optimistic about hiring in Q3, employers and managers have been fined for sham contracting breaches, and more.

Being prepared to handle workplace controversy is more difficult than ever before, as the speed of information through social media and other channels "will always outpace leaders' knowledge", two leadership experts say.

High-performing HR teams set themselves apart in three ways, research has found. Meanwhile, a high-earning company director has been cleared to claim unfair dismissal, low-income employees feel psychologically unsafe to innovate at work, and more.

The Fair Work Commission has refused an employee access to an investigation report that he says would support his stop-bullying application. Also in this article, news on the soft skills gap, disability and LGBTI inclusion, and why unfair dismissal claims are rising.

Ineffective systems and poor environments cause far more work conflicts than people do, according to an experienced HR executive and author.

An employer has proven it has enough ground to suspect a manager's confidentiality breach that it should be allowed access to his USB devices. Meanwhile, studies suggest employers aren't investing enough in information security training and workplace culture development; three new commissioners have been appointed; and more.

HR continues to miss the mark when validating its contribution and importance to organisations, and the 'business partner' title doesn't match the reality, two HR specialists say.