On a global index that measures the strength of employers' female talent pipelines, among other factors, major banks are clearly ahead of other Australian employers.
It was "impossible to conclude" that a worker was a contractor rather than an employee, the High Court has found in one of two rulings with important ramifications for all employers.
Organisations are now focusing heavily on providing flexibility, but choice and innovation are also critical to success in the future of work, according to a transformation expert.
A welcome increase in the number of diversity and inclusion and domestic abuse programs has been accompanied by significant privacy concerns, with many organisations 'over-collecting' sensitive data and retrofitting privacy measures, a lawyer says.
A 60-year-old employee who deprived herself of water to avoid taking toilet breaks was "her own worst enemy", the Fair Work Commission has found in rejecting she was bullied.
An employer "undertook a degree of crystal ball gazing" when it sacked a worker based on the view it was "only a matter of time" before his mouthy behaviour became "actual violence", the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
A prominent leader can do far more reputational damage to their employer than a regular employee, but holding them to account requires a careful weighing of factors.
An employee who refused to receive a flu vaccination and raised objections about breathing his own "expired breath" when wearing a mask has lost his unfair dismissal claim.
An employee made a "conscious decision" to perform his safety-critical role despite taking drugs a few days earlier, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his dismissal.
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.
