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.
An employee had "understandable" reasons for wanting a flexible work arrangement that would allow her to move interstate, but her request wasn't causally connected to her parenting status, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The best way to approach flexible work in individual organisations is through the lens of "best available" flexibility for each role, an HR advisor says.
Some organisations are still trying to enforce strict office mandates, while others are truly embracing flexibility. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to join the ranks of HR practitioners making flexibility 'business as usual' in their organisations.
As the Fair Work Commission considers submissions on the inclusion of a working-from-home clause in modern awards, pressure is mounting for this type of flexible arrangement to be formalised at a broader level.
A blanket hybrid work policy requiring 50% office time to promote collaboration and consistent service delivery wasn't inherently unreasonable, a commission has ruled in resolving a flexible work dispute.
When employees want more flexibility than a workplace can offer, it's not impossible to "get everyone onto the same page", according to an experienced HR leader.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
