Workplace language has a significant impact on wellbeing and performance, and the words and behaviour of leaders requires much closer attention, researchers say.
A CEO who was sacked for misconduct did not deliberately breach his company's share trading policy, a court has found, awarding him more than $2 million for wrongful termination.
An employer that sacked a worker by text message has failed to prove the dismissal was performance-related rather than discriminatory. Also in this article, a wrap of recent termination rulings; Australian leaders are too accepting of underperformance; Ageist workplace myths prevail; and more.
Leaders must start building more judgement and authority in their team members to prepare them for the future of "disruptive workplaces", an expert says.
The ability to forge meaningful connections is becoming crucial for HR as workplaces grow more networked and interpersonal capabilities gain importance, a relational strategist says.
In this highly practical webinar, relational strategist Julia Palmer shares critical communication and networking techniques to help HR professionals future-proof themselves in the 'human age', and build meaningful connections in their organisation.
HR is the function best placed to help organisations survive an economic downturn, but only if leaders ensure their teams are ready to respond, according to a global leadership specialist.
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.
