An employer did not take unlawful adverse action against a worker when it changed his employment conditions after he knocked back shifts to attend a family holiday, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled.
Leaders who don't "measure what matters" are more likely to become stuck in reactive mode and have a permanently overflowing "urgent" basket, according to an organisational performance specialist.
An employer has successfully defended an adverse action claim from an employee with a psychological condition who it dismissed for failing to attend medical appointments.
An employer's handling of a workplace investigation and subsequent dismissal contributed to an employee's heart attack some four weeks later, a tribunal has found in awarding him workers' compensation.
Two competencies have emerged as must-have traits for HR professionals eager to contribute to their organisations' purpose, according to HR expert Dave Ulrich.
Tapping into the global talent pool is essential for many organisations, but at the same time it's more important than ever to ensure compliance when employing foreign nationals. Watch this webcast to understand the 457 scheme, and more.
A judge has lambasted an employer for a lack of human resources management after it made "ham-fisted" attempts to move an employee from permanent part-time to casual employment.
Employers' obligations around redeployment remain one of the most misunderstood areas of restructures, whether involving just one role or hundreds. In a webinar on 10 May, an employment lawyer will clarify the 'genuine redundancy' exemption to unfair dismissal claims, with a focus on redeployment. 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.
A professional services firm has made two widespread phenomenon - the desire to receive honest feedback, and the failure to give it - the focus of a company-wide coaching initiative.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
