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.
Employers must swap "lofty statements of intent" for honest conversations about race to create more productive and safe organisations, says a diversity expert.
Persistently difficult employees should be given a right to respond to misconduct allegations before dismissal decisions, even in cases where it seems doing so won't make a difference, the Fair Work Commission has highlighted.
Encouraging employees to offer solutions to workplace issues engenders their trust and builds a more loyal workforce, says the head of people and culture at Virgin Australia.
Promoting lateral moves and three 'smart' ways to develop careers helps MasterCard maintain high engagement in its transition to a high-performance workplace.
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.
