The second wave of COVID-19 is far more demotivating than the initial impact of the pandemic – a reaction that is heightened by unmotivated leaders, a leadership specialist says.
The Fair Work Commission has slammed an employer's "manifestly inadequate" HR practices, after finding an employee was forced to resign because his bullying complaints weren't taken seriously.
Disclosing the reasons for an employee's departure can be a tricky path to navigate, and if done poorly, can result in tension between managers and remaining staff, according to a specialist.
With no signs that the #metoo movement is slowing down, high-profile sexual harassment cases continue to shine a spotlight on employers' inactions and failings in this area. Understand how to plug the gaps between legal obligations and best practices by attending this HR Daily webinar. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
An employer has failed to block a HR manager's claim that it took adverse action against her in exposing her to liability for underpaying employees; and another employer has been fined for "very serious" Fair Work breaches.
Practising self-reflection helps leaders overcome "autopilot" responses and make better decisions in today's volatile world of work, says a leadership and mindfulness expert.
Employees' belief that they have "nothing to lose" by claiming unfair dismissal has led to an "exponential increase" in jurisdictional objections in the Fair Work Commission, according to a workplace lawyer.
An employer has failed to block an unfair dismissal claim from a casual, who it believed had resigned during a heated conversation about his four-month absence.
Employees' expectations around flexible work have now changed forever, and employers will need to step up or risk losing out on the best talent. This webcast outlines the current state of play; the business case for encouraging flexibility; how COVID has changed flexible work; benefits, lessons and finding the balance; "blended working" as a new concept; and issues to watch out for with WFH employees.
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.