In a case that illustrates the challenges of shifting a culture where inappropriate behaviour is considered normal, an employer with "a considerable way to go" has defended an unfair dismissal claim because its actions were "consistent with a reforming workplace".
An employee who posted a s-xually suggestive meme on social media "with the aim to upset" was fairly dismissed, despite the workplace's "robust" culture, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
As employers put more effort into preventing workplace s-xual harassment, they are being warned to expect statistics to get worse before they get better.
Increasing women's workforce participation by making childcare more affordable and making tax laws more attractive to overseas talent are among tonight's key Budget announcements aimed at creating more employment.
Despite the growing importance of candidate experience, "lazy" efforts during hiring processes are having a major impact on employer brands, a talent acquisition leader says.
Workforce planning is falling by the wayside, not least because of leaders' 'too busy' mindset, but five simple questions can remedy this, says an expert.
In making major changes to its business model and employees' roles, a human capital company is taking a "go slow to go fast" approach, its HR leader says.
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.
