Employers are often so focused on their attraction efforts when hiring a new executive that they overlook comprehensive discussions about contract terms, leading to confusion and legal disputes down the track, an employment lawyer warns.
An employer that told a worker his change in duties was "non-negotiable" has failed in its bid to avoid liability for his psychological injury. Also in this article, an employer is replacing its wordy employment contracts with cartoons; new-hire pay rates are increasing; and Australia's most LGBTI-inclusive leaders are named.
As executive employment terms come under growing scrutiny and challenge, is it time to review your organisation's arrangements? In this webcast an employment lawyer examines pre-employment representations; restrictions on pay, bonuses and termination payments; and more.
In-house recruiters and HR professionals too often lack the type of personal brand that could drive greater success with both candidates and internal stakeholders, a specialist says.
Discretionary bonus schemes can be fraught with risk if their terms aren't both clearly set out in contracts and understood by employees, a workplace lawyer warns.
Only about one in 10 leaders have collaborative skills and mindsets, despite these being among today's most valuable leadership traits, according to Gartner's HR advisory leader.
As more elements of HR become automated and digitised, the teams that remain relevant and influential will be those that anticipate what their organisation needs, as opposed to merely reacting to changes, an EY partner says.
In this HR Daily webinar, a lawyer will discuss issues of individual liability, including accessorial liability under the Fair Work Act, officer and director liability under WHS laws, personal liability under adverse action provisions, and more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
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.
Most people and culture initiatives fail because strategy leaders have neglected to build "execution" into their planning phase, an HR and leadership advisor says.
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.
