The pandemic has helped organisations to develop, and elevated HR's position in the C-suite, but maturity levels around people and tech analytics are "alarming", according to a new report.
An HR manager on probation has failed to prove she was constructively dismissed after her employer rejected her request for leave to give birth and deal with the "substantial challenges" that would follow.
Kellogg is reporting record engagement scores and feedback that exceeded its expectations, after allowing employees to drive its approach to hybrid working and office returns, its HR leader says.
A ruling that found the reasonable notice period for a senior employee was more than double the minimum statutory amount dispels a common myth about claims in this area, an employment lawyer says.
An employer has won injunctions restraining two former employees accused of soliciting its clients to a competitor, with the Federal Court finding it needed protection from their "coordinated scheme".
A ruling that an employer prejudged an employee's misconduct should send a "salutary message" to all others about the need to provide genuine opportunities to respond, the Fair Work Commission says.
An employee who was subjected to "serious and repeated" harassment by her manager is entitled to more than the $10k in damages she was originally awarded, a court has ruled on appeal.
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that he should have received a warning after taking excessive breaks and swearing during a meeting, and not summarily dismissed for serious misconduct.
Workplaces have become much more "safe" for LGBTQ+ employees, but employers among the very top tier are now working beyond their organisations to make communities more inclusive as well.
An employee with an "apparent fixation" on the changing gender balance of his workplace has failed to block disciplinary action after colleagues complained about his behaviour.
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