Many HR teams will have increased reporting and compliance duties when the Australian Government introduces laws on modern slavery next year, a legal specialist says.
Two employers have been ordered to compensate workers they sacked for poor performance, after separate commissions found they mismanaged their respective processes.
Changing the terminology used around performance management has been key to gaining AMP employees' buy-in to its new framework, says one of its architects.
An employee who repeatedly verbally abused his supervisor has failed to prove his dismissal was unfair, with the Fair Work Commission finding a workplace culture of swearing didn't excuse his conduct.
There has never been more awareness of mental health issues at work, nor more pressure on employers to ensure a psychologically safe workplace for employees. Watch this webcast to learn about employers' legal obligations and best practice ways to manage psychological injury risks.
Despite changes in the macro environment and technology, half of Australia's employers won't change their current recruitment strategy this year, and most are failing to innovate and embrace new ideas about talent acquisition, a new report says.
Prior to launching its internal social media platform KFC's biggest concern was monitoring negative content, but "frankly it's been a non-event", says its chief people officer.
In this HR Daily webinar, a workplace lawyer will discuss the legal issues, case law and management considerations around legitimate personal leave, falsified medical certificates, absence policy drafting, and more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
