The best employers are listening more frequently to feedback, but some are still falling down when it comes to making workers feel heard and connected, a people leader says.
An employer has failed to prove a worker's trial period didn't count towards her tenure, or that her redundancy was genuine, with the Fair Work Commission ordering it to pay her maximum compensation for unfair dismissal.
With so many organisations growing headcount, it's crucial to lean on existing employees to help maintain and reinforce workplace values, a people leader says.
An employer has been fined for threatening an employee with discipline after she made a workplace complaint, with the Federal Circuit Court chastising its HR team for facilitating the adverse action.
Well-drafted policies providing domestic vi-lence leave are "paramount", but best practices in this space go well beyond compliance to creating a workplace culture where employees are supported to take it, lawyers say.
Hybrid working has made hiring for attitude more important than ever, so it's time to elevate soft skills and values-matching to a higher priority in recruitment processes, the leader of an HR tech company says.
An employee who was told to delete his employer's number after refusing to disobey COVID health directions has successfully appealed a finding that he wasn't dismissed.
A recent ruling has highlighted ongoing difficulties in determining employee/contractor disputes, despite the High Court's clarification earlier this year.
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.
