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A struggling company that developed an aggressive change strategy after going into administration has gone on to become an employer of choice.

Thinking through the practical steps involved in a termination of employment will help HR professionals ensure a settlement deed properly addresses an employer's interests, says Harmers team leader, Karen Jones.

Deloitte Australia has a "pretty light" employer branding team, but uses social media to turn its 6000 employees into recruiters and brand managers, says national talent acquisition and mobility director, Tanyth Lloyd.

Research into s*xual-orientation discrimination shows there are "very good reasons why the Australian corporate closet is still full", says an academic.

Can employers face legal risks for not implementing a workplace drug-testing regime? How should managers deal with workers who refuse to be tested? Is consistency required when dealing with positive drug-test results?



Mills Oakley employment lawyers Luke Connolly and Allison Grant answer these questions and more - read or listen to their answers here.

What is a normal period of notice payable when a senior executive's employment is terminated? Should contracts contain tiered restraints? How hard is it to renegotiate a clause in an executive contract once they have signed it?



In her presentation earlier this month, Emma Pritchard of Harmers Workplace Lawyers provided listeners with information and guidance on how to best manage executive terminations.

Can not inviting someone to Friday drinks amount to bullying? What should HR do about informal, seemingly insignificant harassment complaints? How do you deal with behaviour that was once welcome, and is now unwelcome?



Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn answered these questions and more in our recent webinar - we have transcribed a selection for you here.

When looking for employees to develop into leaders, HR practitioners should look for the people around whom everyone thrives, says the Asia Pacific president of a global travel company.

What risks arise from "Googling" job applicants during a recruitment process? What questions can you ask about a candidate's medical history? Are you obliged to provide access to an employee's personnel file? Hicksons Lawyers partners Brad Swebeck and Sarah Jones answered these questions and more in our recent webinar.

Organisations are moving from seeing people as their greatest asset, to their greatest risk, according to HR thought leader Wayne F. Cascio. But which risks should you focus on?