Despite 50 years of anti-discrimination legislation, workplaces are still struggling with the basic concept of inclusion, and it's time to reframe it as "a human right", a leadership forum has heard.
Bringing a prohibited item to a workplace demonstrated an "astonishing" lack of judgement that went beyond "simply misguided", the Fair Work Commission has found, in upholding an employee's dismissal as fair.
It wasn't harsh or disproportionate to sack an employee who'd repeatedly been warned about starting work late and failing to show up for shifts, despite his claim that the final time was "a genuine mistake", the Fair Work Commission has found.
The "patchwork" of employment histories relevant to an underpayments claim should most likely be collated and made sense of by AI tools, a Federal Court judge has said, in directing the parties to agree on and propose a protocol for the task.
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 discusses alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Narrow thinking poses a threat to teams and organisations in today's ever-changing world, but a quick "switching" exercise can foster the agility required to keep pace, an expert in problem solving says.
A conclusion that an employee inappropriately touched a colleague was undermined by investigation flaws and "some inconsistencies" in the evidence, a commission has ruled.
There is no need for the Clerks Award to contain a specific term compelling employers to allow employees to work from home, but it should contain a 'right to request' term, the Fair Work Commission has found, in its much-anticipated decision on the matter.
Workplaces lack the leaders employees "yearn for" partly because those with noble goals don't pursue promotions, but HR can foster change by reframing power and leadership, an executive coach says.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
