Discussions of a s-xual nature "have no place at work", the Fair Work Commission has ruled in finding an employee was fairly sacked for asking a colleague at work if she'd had an abortion.
An organisation that recruited three employees for a total cost of $650 through its own social media campaign has outlined how employers can use social platforms to cheaply attract talent.
Many employees willingly work long hours, but even if no one's complaining, employers should monitor extra hours to ensure they are reasonable, a lawyer warns.
An employer that moved a full-time employee to a part-time role to reduce its workers' compensation costs has been ordered to pay more than $470k in damages and fines.
A well-articulated mission statement ranks among employers' most effective tools for improving candidate selection and quality of hire, according to an employment branding professional.
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.
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.
