Turning up to a conference still intoxicated from a work function the night before did not constitute gross misconduct by an executive, a court has ruled in awarding him nearly $300,000 in damages.
Leadership development was the biggest challenge for HR professionals this year, but taking steps now will ensure it isn't a recurring theme in 2015, according to new research.
An employer has successfully fended off a $9 million damages claim, with a court finding its employment contracts allowed summary dismissal of a worker based on an "opinion" that he had engaged in misconduct.
The top companies for leaders do six things differently to others, setting a new benchmark for the practices considered highly effective, research shows.
Leaders should use "good old-fashioned discussions" - not employee surveys - to close the gap between what they think motivates staff and what actually does, says leadership expert Andrew Henderson.
Clarity of purpose always improves outcomes, yet many teams are made up of employees who don't know - or don't agree on - their team's goals, according to business expert John Allison.
HR professionals will have to develop new skills to help workplaces bridge the gap between what they need and the qualifications the education sector is producing, according to AHRI president Peter Wilson.
Leadership and management styles that encourage constructive thinking can improve employees' work satisfaction and personal effectiveness, advises leadership expert Shaun McCarthy.
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.
