The Fair Work Commission has refused to make orders allowing an employee to work from home while also providing primary care for two young children, finding such an arrangement carried "a very high risk of interruption" that could lead to "error and inefficiency".
An injured worker who was medically restricted to working from home was dismissed when his employer said it wouldn't offer further duties unless he returned to its office, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Myriad issues can undermine the performance of a remote or hybrid team, but usually, "communication is the biggest piece", according to an advisor with extensive experience.
It was reasonable for an employer to refuse a fully-remote flexible work request, the Fair Work Commission has found, in ordering a compromise agreement.
After making workplace adjustments to accommodate an employee's disability, an employer had reasonable business grounds to refuse his request to work fully remotely, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Reframing leadership as a "trust-based, outcome-oriented practice" has helped managers at a newly-hybrid company to lead more efficiently and effectively, according to researchers who studied the transformation.
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.
