Employers that fail to take adequate measures to prevent the spread of disease should a swine flu pandemic take hold could find themselves in breach of OHS laws, says Deacons partner Michael Tooma.
"New entrant" airlines investing heavily in employee development and resisting the urge to "slash and burn" their workforce during economic slumps are outperforming the industry giants, says a new book on the flight trade.
A rigorously applied anti-bullying strategy adhering to the "five pillars" of the risk management process is vital in eliminating workplace harassment and protecting employers from stress-related legal action, according to a HopgoodGanim Lawyers report.
Employers have cut millions from their discretionary spending over the past year, but risk blowing away all the savings by failing to control their contingent workforce, says talent management expert Gareth Flynn.
Telstra has taken a liberal approach to regulating employees' use of social media, with a new policy assuming that employees are responsible and will be the company's best advocates.
Redeploying workers instead of cutting headcount during tough economic times can save your business millions of dollars in employment costs, according to Human Capital Management Solutions CEO, Trevor Vas.
Employers can quickly nip difficult and negative employee behaviour in the bud - while maintaining workplace harmony - by being "hard on the behaviour, but soft on the person", says New Zealand workplace consultant and psychologist, Dr Steven Saunders.
Employers should get ready to deal with trade union requests to disclose company information - and determine what they can keep confidential - before the first part of the Fair Work Act 2009 takes effect mid-year, says University of Adelaide Professor of Law, Andrew Stewart.
Of the 10 National Employment Standards the Federal Government aims to have commence next year, employers are most concerned by the least novel ones - those covering workplace flexibility and family responsibilities - new research shows.
Employers must be more vigilant than ever in developing and reinforcing anti-bullying policies in light of a significant spike in workplace bullying and harassment claims - many of them false, says Harmers Workplace Lawyers managing partner, Joydeep Hor.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
