An employer must pay a worker $110k in damages, after an appeal court found the terms of his contract required more than an "opinion" of wrongdoing to justify his dismissal.
Leaders who use storytelling to make a point will inspire action more effectively than those who rely on reasoning and direction, says author Shawn Callahan.
An employer has to reinstate a worker who described its customers online as "spastics and junkies", after the Fair Work Commission found dismissal was a disproportionate response to his misconduct.
One of the most important things employers can do to address the widespread problem of domestic violence is make both victims and perpetrators feel safe when asking for help, says an HR consultant and former police superintendent.
Neuroleadership has exploded in recent years as a way for organisations to lift their performance, improve the people skills of their leaders, build resilience among employees, and manage times of change.
Drinking coffee to wake up and wine to wind down, multi-tasking at work, and reading emails at home are daily habits for many executives, but they're not conducive to good health or productivity, according to wellness coach Lyndall Mitchell.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an employer's investigation and subsequent dismissal of a worker for misconduct, saying its HR manager should have ensured a proper process was followed in its show-cause meeting.
A growing number of employers are facing unwanted attention due to their employees' behaviour on social media. Would you know how to respond if one of your workers was in the spotlight?
An employee who was sacked for refusing to perform aspects of a role he'd been redeployed to has won reinstatement to a different position, with the Fair Work Commission finding he was "simply the wrong person for the job".
Understanding common leadership "derailers" and their solutions can help organisations ensure a good return on the executives they're hiring, says a leadership consultant.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
