In the wake of rising CEO turnover, succession planning is becoming a major agenda item for boards, and HR can play a key role, says a management expert.
When employees are failing to perform at required levels, the problem often lies with the accountability of their managers, says a team performance expert.
Giving a senior employee three months' notice of termination, then summarily dismissing him on "inexplicable" grounds after just a month, had the potential to cause such "extreme" damage to his reputation that it warranted $450k in damages, a court has ruled.
Talent acquisition functions focused on driving efficiencies have a "limited life" and risk being outsourced, but identifying and aligning to business drivers will help ensure they grow with the organisation, says in-house recruitment specialist Trevor Vas.
Five senior executives have won their unfair dismissal claims, but will receive no compensation after the Fair Work Commission found they engaged in a "significant amount of misconduct" after being sacked.
For many employers it's appealing to hold executives to higher standards of behaviour, but risks and pitfalls abound in applying inconsistent workplace policies, a lawyer says.
HR's role must shift back from a compliance focus to performance and coaching if organisations expect to develop emotional intelligence in their workforce, a cultural change and EI specialist says.
Misbehaviour and underperformance can be particularly difficult to manage when it involves senior people in an organisation. In this HR Daily Premium webcast, a lawyer shares tips for handling complaints against senior staff, policy and contract considerations, and more.
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.
