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A manager "misconceived" a reduction in her duties in a negative light when in fact her employer was offering support to overcome challenges in her role, the Fair Work Commission has found in constructive dismissal proceedings.

Questioning an employee's ability to meet work demands didn't amount to bullying, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, despite finding it was "borderline unreasonable" for an employer to ignore his repeated complaints about his workload.

High and low job demands are two common psychosocial hazards that can arise in any organisation, and it's crucial for employers to mitigate the risks of both, an employment lawyer says.

When an employer suspects a full-time employee has a second job, it's important to monitor their performance and availability, and respond to any issues without delay, a lawyer says.

Defects in a disciplinary process "were not minor or insignificant" as an employer claimed, a commission has ruled in finding it liable for a manager's psychological injury.

There's a concerning lack of awareness among senior leaders about recent employment law changes, and even where knowledge is higher, compliance action remains low, new research shows.

An employer that wanted to go beyond a "poster on the wall" with its leadership values now has major buy-in to its 360 feedback program, and higher employee satisfaction scores across the board.

An employee who resigned four times in two days could not simply argue her actions were "a sudden and out of character brain snap", the Fair Work Commission has found in rejecting her constructive dismissal claim.

Implementing AI and other new technology only increases productivity if the time saved is put to good use, according to a workplace advisor calling for more strategic HR in this space.

It's wise to expect defensiveness when preparing for a performance conversation, and certain strategies help keep the discussion on track, a communications expert says.