Workplaces that intensively monitor performance increase the likelihood of their employees de-prioritising valuable discretionary work, an Australian researcher warns.
It was fair to sack an employee for neglecting his duties, despite his concerns about not seeing the footage the employer relied on, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A senior HR leader, who claims he was victimised after raising concerns about his employer's approach to managing women, has failed to convince the Federal Court to grant interim reinstatement orders.
Amid unrelenting cost-of-living pressure and its ongoing impact on employees, many employers continue to overlook a key way to support employees' wellbeing, an expert says.
Abruptly ending an employee's informal flexible working arrangement caused her to suffer a psychological injury, and wasn't 'reasonable management action', a tribunal has ruled.
An employer has successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim despite its "woeful" harassment investigation, with the Fair Work Commission finding its procedural flaws were outweighed by the gravity of the employee's conduct.
If employers want their remote workers to feel valued and connected, leaders must deliberately create opportunities for virtual social interactions, a leadership and communications specialist says.
Recent constructive dismissal appeals highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
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.
