Major research sheds more light on how the pandemic has impacted employees' productivity, and which workplace factors affect it. Also in this article: HR leaders' mental health; senior appointments; and more.
An employer has asked the Fair Work Commission to clarify whether casual loading specifically includes a long service leave component, as it faces down a union claim.
Accenture is working with employees on setting clear boundaries around their work and having open conversations about time management, its HR leader says.
Offering flexibility is now a "make or break" factor for recruiting and retaining employees, as hybrid working becomes not just preferred, but expected. Also in this article, an employer steps up its "work anywhere" policy; and more.
Modern awards are set to change in light of casual employment reforms, and the Fair Work Commission has set out its next steps. Also in this article, new rulings on casual termination and bullying people moves in HR, and more.
Openpay has completely shifted away from its pre-COVID, nine-to-five work model, using creative solutions to combat some of hybrid working's biggest challenges.
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.
