An employer's handling of a workplace investigation and subsequent dismissal contributed to an employee's heart attack some four weeks later, a tribunal has found in awarding him workers' compensation.
Two competencies have emerged as must-have traits for HR professionals eager to contribute to their organisations' purpose, according to HR expert Dave Ulrich.
A judge has lambasted an employer for a lack of human resources management after it made "ham-fisted" attempts to move an employee from permanent part-time to casual employment.
A professional services firm has made two widespread phenomenon - the desire to receive honest feedback, and the failure to give it - the focus of a company-wide coaching initiative.
An employer's decision to dismiss a worker for "extreme" online comments was valid and did not infringe his implied constitutional freedom of communication, a full Federal Court has ruled.
An employer was entitled to require a worker to attend a medical appointment with its choice of doctor, a Federal Court full bench has ruled in a long-running dispute.
Recent scandals involving executives being punished for secret affairs with subordinates shouldn't have employers rushing to police or penalise all workplace romances, according to a lawyer.
Transforming leadership development at KPMG involved asking a lot more of its senior people, meaning the company also had to be clear about what they could stop doing, or risk sabotaging its efforts.
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.
