Many large employers admit they manage their flexible/contingent workforce poorly, and the opportunity cost of not tackling this problem in the digital era is "really significant", a workplace academic warns.
HR can get stuck with "stripping out costs" during business transformations, but pushing back to reinvest savings has helped PepsiCo's HR leader keep engagement and productivity high throughout its changes.
An employer was right to sack an employee who secretly recorded conversations with colleagues and harassed his manager, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
In two separate cases, employers have failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that dismissing employees for their unreliability and absence policy breaches was fair.
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Transforming HR processes requires experiencing them from the employee perspective and being ruthless in assessing what's necessary and what is 'legacy', according to Swinburne University's people and culture leader.
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An employer had a valid reason to sack a worker for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of her role, but sending a letter to the wrong address made the dismissal unfair, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employee who was sacked after missing work due to domestic violence issues has failed to prove her dismissal amounted to discrimination on the basis of her gender.
Offering employees unlimited leave has the potential to build greater trust and accountability in teams if clear guidelines are in place, consulting firm Quinton Anthony has found.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
