It was fair and reasonable to discipline an employee who participated in her daughter's recruitment process with "blatant disregard" for her conflict of interest, a commission has ruled.
An employee who claimed he "ticked all the boxes" for a promotion was not "kept away" because of his race, a commission has found, accepting evidence that those on the shortlist were more qualified.
Technology is driving some fundamental shifts in traditionally people-driven HR processes, and employers have to be mindful of not getting caught by the "inertia" that could land them in trouble down the line, says an expert.
After a 10-year journey evolving its talent procurement processes, Microsoft says it's still just "scratching the surface" in finding the perfect solution.
Australia's corporate employers are now so focused on short-term strategies for winning the war for talent they risk stifling their long-term recruitment and retention plans.
An employer has updated its social media policy to specifically address posts made anonymously or under a pseudonym, after a "trolling" employee prompted an investigation into its practices.
A global marketing company is shaking up its recruitment process by simply asking prospective candidates to express in one word what they want to 'be'.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
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.
