A Fair Work Commission full bench has overturned a finding that an employer acted unfairly when it disciplined and ultimately sacked a worker who claimed his misconduct arose from a mental illness.
Misbehaviour and underperformance can be particularly difficult to manage when it involves senior people in an organisation. In this HR Daily Premium webcast, a lawyer shares tips for handling complaints against senior staff, policy and contract considerations, and more.
Australian employers are admirably open to new and different ways of working, but they lag globally when it comes to talking with employees about automation and how the changing work environment will affect them, says an expert.
One in two engagement interventions are ineffective or even counterproductive, but the successful ones share some common attributes, new Australian-led research shows.
An employee's intimidating behaviour towards a female colleague was "short lived", but nonetheless provided a valid reason to dismiss him, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Workplace programs aimed at creating employment opportunities for people with autism are focusing unduly on limited roles within STEM arenas, according to a talent acquisition specialist. Meanwhile, a pilot study into recruiting people on the autism spectrum has found a modified strategy more beneficial than traditional selection processes.
Complex mental illnesses are an "emerging issue" for many employers, but the key is to approach them similarly to any other type of workplace health matter, says an expert.
HR leaders require a new mindset to help their organisations take full advantage of the imminent "intelligence wave", and if they don't start preparing now, it will be hard to catch up.
An employer has slashed its recruitment costs and improved its engagement and retention rates by encouraging regular feedback as part of the employee experience.
An employer didn't bully or harass an employee who had an "emotional reaction" to its repeated enquiries about her medical information, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
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.
