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A software development company has tripled its number of grad applicants this year, thanks largely to a new program its HR vice president describes as "induction on steroids".

Employees with children have a right to request flexible working arrangements. Do you know how to manage and respond to them?



This presentation explains:

• Employers' Fair Work Act obligations, and how they interact with parental leave entitlements and anti-discrimination laws;
• The implications of failing to comply with the flexibility provisions, and how you can avoid them; and
• What to include in a flexible working arrangements policy, and how to communicate relevant procedures to employees.

An initiative that encourages workers at a busy law firm to knock off at 4pm on Fridays throughout summer has been well received - not only by staff, but by clients as well.

Adopting a short-term view of independent contractors means many organisations are ignoring a huge talent pool of professionals looking for meaningful work from home, says co-director of The Interview Group, Lenore Lambert.

Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs with your rights and obligations as an employer.



Watch this webcast to learn:

• The major risks in taking action on long-term injured, sick or absent employees;
• A step-by-step process for managing employees on unauthorised absence;
• What to do when an injured worker is unable to return to work or perform pre-injury duties; and
• Tips for defending unfair dismissal and other claims arising from absenteeism.

At HR Daily's recent workforce performance events, Right Management practice leader Rosemarie Dentesano and Freehills senior associate Natalie Spark answered questions on a broad range of performance-related topics. Listen to the full Q&A sessions here.

When an employee is under-performing, or their conduct is unsatisfactory, they can have a "rotten apple" effect on other workers, damaging productivity, engagement, and retention levels, says employment lawyer Brad Petley.



In this webcast he explains:

• how difficult employee behaviour can manifest;
• why employers must manage unsatisfactory conduct or performance;
• employers' rights and obligations when managing difficult workers;
• how to minimise your exposure to legal claims associated with difficult employees; and
• tips and traps along the way.

The Fair Work Act has changed collective bargaining dynamics in fundamental ways, giving employers an opportunity to negotiate for their own benefit as much as for employees, says employment lawyer Chris Gardner.

Any report of unsatisfactory workplace conduct or performance needs to be investigated, says employment lawyer Brad Petley. This presentation outlines the steps to take to ensure your investigations meet the Fair Work Act's procedural fairness requirements.



Petley covers:

• The role of the HR investigator;
• Your legal obligations during investigations;
• How to gather evidence and take statements from employees;
• How to conduct effective interviews;
• How to deal with evasive or untruthful witnesses;
• When not to conduct interviews;
• The impact of the Fair Work Act on investigation obligations;
• How to manage employees post-investigation; & more.

Managers need to look through a "wide-angle lens" in facilitating effective corporate diversity programs, according to ANZ's head of culture and engagement, Julie Bisinella.