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Taking a traditional communication approach with unsuccessful candidates can be "totally counterproductive", according to a leadership specialist.

Researchers have highlighted the scenarios where contingent pay models are most likely to be perceived as exploitative or a burden of responsibility, rather than motivating workers to better performance.

In a webinar on 23 March, two immigration specialists will discuss the 457 sponsorship regime; guidance for tracking, managing and reporting on visa-holding employees; what to consider when dismissing sponsored workers; and much 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.

The Federal Court has shed new light on the distinction between 'recall to duty' and 'overtime' - an increasingly complex issue for employers as workers perform more duties remotely and outside traditional hours.

An employer has been ordered to compensate an HR officer for unfair dismissal, after the Fair Work Commission found it was too quick to sack her for poor performance.

In this HR Daily Premium webinar, an employment lawyer will clarify when employers can request an independent medical examination, how to weigh up conflicting medical evidence, and much more. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.

An employee who was described as not the "archetypal victim of s-xual harassment" has been awarded $150k in damages, after a tribunal found he was humiliated and suffered psychological injuries when he had to clean up a staged "s-x romp".

Sacking a long-serving employee for stealing wasn't harsh, a Fair Work Commission full bench has ruled in upholding the employer's appeal.