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.
An employee who was unfairly sacked for failing to attend a medical exam was not entitled to reinstatement, because his "bombardment" of emails to HR destroyed the employment relationship, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A CEO's redundancy payment has been slashed by $2.5m after an appeal court found he forfeited it by failing to sign a deed of release, while another executive who was originally denied a severance payment has been awarded $375,000.
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.
