The Fair Work Commission has refused to suppress the identities of four respondents to a stop-bullying claim, rejecting arguments to prevent embarrassment, distress or reputation damage caused by the complaint.
Do your organisation's employment contracts minimise its exposure to unwanted liabilities and protect its interests? Ensure each new contract or variation is legally sound by watching this webcast.
In a webinar on 11 June, frontline leadership expert Karen Schmidt will outline 12 mistakes that commonly prevent frontline leaders from reaching their full potential, and how you can avoid them. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
A safety manager who sent abusive emails from his professional LinkedIn account and tried to dictate the terms of his work was not unfairly sacked, despite some "apparent lapses" in his employer's procedure, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A recent hiring campaign that resulted in 612,000 applications shows there's nothing wrong with asking candidates to "go the extra mile" to show they're passionate, according to Tourism Australia's Matt McInnes.
HR professionals should trade outcome-focused scorecards for new leadership mindset models to help their organisations effectively respond to change, says an award-winning HR director.
HR professionals unsure about whether they have the right data and analytics to enable smart decisions and investment should ask themselves 17 questions, says human capital expert Colin Beames.
"Piecemeal" wellness initiatives - a brochure here, a free gym membership there - have little or no impact on workplace health, but programs based on genuine cultural change can achieve "a phenomenal result" for employees and employers alike, according to OzHelp CEO Tony Holland.
Does your organisation need to address visible piercings and tattoos, or grooming and other issues of appropriateness with employees' appearance? Watch this webcast to learn how to implement and enforce a workplace policy.
In a webinar on 28 May, employment law specialists Tony Wood and Steve Bell will assist you to manage the practical and legal aspects of introducing or amending a drug and alcohol policy, and devise the most effective and defensible testing regime for your organisation.
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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.
