Employers that don't tick all the right boxes prior to dismissing someone are more likely to face an unfair dismissal, adverse action or other claim, says Hicksons partner Brad Swebeck.
HR Daily Premium presentation, he covers the factors to consider in relation to:
the nature of your business;
the circumstances of the proposed dismissal;
policies, procedures and contractual issues;
disciplinary, misconduct and performance-related dismissals;
Organisations that plan professional development without consulting the individuals it targets should not expect great results, says coach Robyn Creed.
Many organisational vision statements are unrealistic, but the best ones have a direct impact on engagement, performance and productivity, according to author Nicholas Barnett.
Employers that use 360-degree feedback to assess leaders could find they destabilise their teams and create disengagement, according to effectiveness expert Lanning Bennett.
Employers are expecting more than ever before from their frontline managers, but they must prepare them to operate in this "challenging environment", says Paula Williscroft, of the Australian Institute of Management.
Employers that fail to ensure their leadership teams have a balance of masculine and feminine "qualities of mind" could be stifling creativity and innovation, according to The Leadership Circle director Sandra Banister.
Neuroscience principles that help elite athletes perform at their peak are proving successful in business settings to improve work performance and reduce the impact of stress, says neuroleadership specialist Kristen Hansen.
Dealing with the facts of workplace complaints, rather than the "labels" given to behaviour, helps to resolve potential bullying issues quickly, says senior HR practitioner and employment lawyer, Nicole Gower.
Poor performers are an unfortunate reality for many workplaces, so employers need a process that mitigates their legal risks when managing employees "up or out".
Poor performers are an unfortunate reality for many workplaces, so employers need a process that mitigates their legal risks when managing employees "up or out".
In this webcast, employment lawyer Natalie Spark outlines:
How to minimise the legal risks associated with performance management (including adverse action, unfair dismissal, bullying and stress claims);
Options for managing poor performance - and how to decide which to take;
Lessons learned from successful claims against employers; and
Case studies of performance management-related claims.
