An employer's decision to sack a worker for serious misconduct would have been unfair were it not for facts that emerged immediately after his dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
A major employer is reporting higher retention and job satisfaction after launching an initiative to help employees at all levels harness their strengths and reach their leadership potential.
Secondments are having a turn in the spotlight, but unclear expectations can undermine the substantial benefits they provide to both employers and employees, HR experts say.
An employer that was unaware of an employee's diabetes, or how increasing his workload would affect him, has been found guilty of indirect discrimination.
NAB has shared insights into its HR practices, including its engagement levels, code of conduct breaches, and leadership development investment, in a detailed new report.
The Fair Work Commission has praised Telstra's approach to performance managing and ultimately dismissing an employee who repeatedly failed to meet her targets.
Shifting its performance management focus from a backwards look at what employees have achieved, to discussing their future goals, is helping to "ignite" performance at Accenture, its HR managing director says.
An employer that sacked a worker for swearing at his colleagues has been ordered to reinstate him, with the Fair Work Commission finding a "plethora" of reasons made his dismissal unfair.
Organisations that focus on increasing diversity without putting effort into inclusion won't achieve a return on their investment, according to experts in the field.
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.
