A lack of C-Suite support is hindering HR's efforts to promote more women into leadership roles, according to a specialist, who shares her tips for getting leaders themselves to drive gender parity initiatives.
The Fair Work Commission has ordered an employer to compensate a manager it dismissed for jokingly asking a colleague to punch another worker in the face.
HR can gain the respect it deserves and become a strategic business partner through some "sneaky" use of analytics, according to HR expert, Michael Molinaro.
An employer's three-month "delay" in implementing stop-bullying recommendations was not unreasonable, but its choice of investigator was, the Fair Work Commission has found.
An employer with a "broad" video surveillance policy did not have a valid reason for terminating a manager who used it to monitor staff performance, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
A federal judge has fined an HR manager for her "deliberate" role in a dismissal where the notice period fell two days short of the legislative requirements.
As the employment market tightens, HR teams are increasingly partnering with marketing to be more aggressive and sophisticated with their employer branding strategies, a specialist says.
An employee who took sick leave after his annual leave request was denied did not suffer adverse action when he was dismissed - and made a tactical mistake in claiming he did, the Federal Court has found.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims 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.
