A cancer survivor who lodged an unfair dismissal claim to teach his employer to "care for people" failed to acknowledge "the difficulties with his own behaviour", the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
It was unreasonable to place an employee on a performance improvement plan while he was "loaded" with additional duties, but the unfair process wasn't bullying, a commission has ruled.
It's clear that organisations can't operate at peak performance at all times, but right now they can strive for sustainable performance, an expert says.
Emotional agility is the trait employers now need most in their employees and leaders, but most lack any means of measuring and developing it, a specialist says.
Many employees are turning to "productivity hacks" to better manage their workload and particularly emails, but these have minimal impact if the root causes of time-wasting are ignored, a productivity specialist says.
Sacking an employee without formal warning or a chance to respond was "no minor failing" on an employer's part, but the fact it "instructed, retrained, counselled and warned" him as issues arose made the dismissal fair.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
