An employee accused of stalking and sending unsolicited texts to a colleague both during and after work hours was fairly sacked, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Workplace rudeness is "contagious" and must be addressed, but instinctive ways to deal with it can do more harm than good, according to a business advisor.
An employer has successfully appealed against a finding that it needed to consult a worker with a history of criminal charges about dismissing him during his probationary period.
Are probation periods still important and relevant in the Fair Work era? Case law shows many employers remain confused about their dismissal rights early in the employment relationship. Watch this webcast to better understand this area of legislation.
The High Court has handed down an important decision on the circumstances when injuries resulting from reasonable management action will be excluded from workers' compensation.
The Fair Work Commission has issued warnings and recommendations for an employer to improve its culture, despite finding no actual evidence of workplace bullying.
Workplace reviews are an under-utilised way to address work issues in the absence of formal complaints or investigations, according to a workplace investigator.
Personalised, automated L&D recommendations, learning modules delivered via mobile, and automated compliance reminders are just a few ways technology can make HR's role less hands-on and more strategic, experts say.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
