An HR investigation into a workplace incident was "too narrow" and resulted in a flawed process, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in unfair dismissal proceedings.
An HR manager's incorrect advice regarding the entitlements an employee would receive if he quit wasn't intended to force his hand, the Fair Work Commission has found.
An independent investigation followed by mediation might have prevented a workplace conflict from escalating into a stop-bullying application, the Fair Work Commission has noted, in highlighting some lessons for employers.
For employees, what "feels safe today may not feel safe tomorrow", so the ability to adapt and learn in real time is key to ensuring psychological safety, an organisational change specialist says.
A hybrid working guideline that allowed employees to work from home up to three days a week was "on one view generous", the Fair Work Commission has found, in a flexible work dispute.
It was reasonable not to award a sacked leader backpay along with her reinstatement, because she received a "very substantial" termination payment and made only "minimal efforts" to mitigate her loss, a Fair Work Commission full bench has ruled.
When leadership development programs fail, it's usually not due to the content, but rather because participants aren't forced to implement what they've learned, a coach and psychotherapist says.
An employee who claimed he suffered a psychological injury after performance feedback from his supervisor has failed to convince a tribunal that her behaviour amounted to unreasonable action.
Many organisations are rebranding their DEI efforts to avoid controversy, but a workplace lawyer says this is the wrong approach, and it's never been more important to champion inclusion.
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.
