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The need for drug and alcohol testing in high-risk workplaces is largely uncontested, but disputes still arise over the types of tests administered, and how employers respond to positive results.



This short webcast explains what every employer should consider when implementing a testing regime.

Investing in workplace wellness reduces business costs associated with absence and workers' compensation, but there are clear benefits in terms of engagement and productivity as well, says Aon Hewitt principal Danni Hocking.



In this webcast, she outlines:

• the positive impact of workplace wellness programs;
• the business impact of unhealthy employees;
• how to integrate wellness programs based on your organisation's risk profile;
• HR's role in workplace wellness;
• a case study of a successful workplace wellness initiative; and
• the importance of articulating the return on investment in workplace wellness.

Too often, what should be a simple conversation about performance or behaviour blows up into a confrontation, says leadership coach and life strategist Steve Fearns. In this webcast, he sets out a framework for managers to: create self-awareness in employees; provide non-threatening feedback; approach counselling and discipline; build responsibility and accountability; establish a team charter; and more.

What does a best-practice process for managing difficult employees look like? Watch this webcast to understand your rights and responsibilities when managing performance and conduct issues.

It is neither possible nor practical for employers to understand the drivers of each individual worker - engagement must be employee-led in order to be sustainable, says Employerbility founder Kate Boorer.



This webcast, recorded in May 2013, explores:

• the link between engagement and productivity;
• the nine-step engagement ladder, and how to climb it;
• challenges employers face in improving employee engagement;
• what employee engagement leadership looks like; and
• the three steps to an employee-led engagement culture.

Does your recruitment process result in the best candidates, or do you end up "settling"? This webcast covers best-practice tips for screening and assessing job applicants.

Rulings handed down since the commencement of the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions have clarified some of the mystery around their operation and contain important lessons for employers.

Many practical and legal risks can arise when employees work from home or remotely, and not just from ongoing formal arrangements, but also occasional and after-hours work. Watch this webcast to understand how to assess whether an employee has a right to work remotely; understand the legal and practical issues arising from remote work; and more.

Negotiating skills come in handy every day, at work and in our personal lives. Learn the seven key elements of successful negotiations in this short webcast.

Managing long-term absent employees requires a cautious and proactive approach, or employers risk facing claims involving the whole gamut of employment law.



Watch this webcast to understand how to:

• manage prolonged absences from work;
• identify the 'inherent requirements' of a position;
• consider 'reasonable adjustments';
• ensure compliance with the proposed amendments to Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws;
• determine what material to provide in an independent medical assessment;
• return employees to work on suitable duties; and
• evaluate relevant legal risks before a termination of employment.