Transparency, vulnerability and collaboration are key to creating constructive cultures in organisations with very little trust, according to two senior business leaders.
An employer that mistakenly believed it was justified in dismissing an employee who was absent for more than three months could potentially have relied on a different - but valid - reason for termination, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Giving employees a say in the recruitment process is a highly effective way of ensuring new hires have the right cultural fit, says the chief operating officer of an Australian software company.
Should an employer provide allegations to workers accused of misconduct before meeting with them? When should employers become involved in misconduct that occurs outside of work? Who should receive a copy of an investigation report? These and more questions are answered in this Q&A.
Massive Open Online Courses are an ideal solution for employers with geographically fragmented workforces that need access to training any time, anywhere, according to the HR director of a company pioneering the use of MOOCs for workplace learning and development.
Workplace flexibility and countering stereotypes are both crucial to move more working mothers into executive roles, but women also need to help themselves and each other to force change, says a top HR manager.
Two employees who lost more than 2,000 hours in sick leave credits after their publicly owned employer became a private entity have failed to convince a commission that their employment was merely "transferred", and their accruals should have been, too.
Origin Energy's contingent workforce model went from a "chaotic" free-for-all resulting in six-figure fines to a centralised structure saving the company $21 million in just a few years, says its HR general manager, Keith Wilkinson.
New research has found menopause symptoms suffered by women have a direct impact on their job satisfaction, engagement and commitment to their organisation, making it imperative that employers don't ignore the issue.
An employer has successfully defended a claim from an HR team member whose role was made redundant soon after he filed a bullying complaint, in a case that shows businesses shouldn't fear the general protections laws when they have a legitimate reason for termination.
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.
