As 2020 comes to an end, now is a good time for HR to prioritise five issues that COVID-19 thrust into the spotlight, HR Daily Community member Merilyn Speiser says in this week's featured post.
An Australian researcher has debunked advice that women should 'lean in' to improve their status at work. Also in this article: D&I roles have moved beyond 'tick the box' status, jobs data shows, and how employers are replacing traditional end-of-year parties.
An employer has failed to block a stop-bullying claim it argues is "speculative" due to the worker's ongoing absence. Meanwhile, an "ideal" candidate who wasn't hired has lost his discrimination claim.
An employer was understandably alarmed at discovering an employee conducting a self-described "side hustle", but it acted "too hastily" in dismissing him, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
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Almost half (48%) of employees globally don't trust their organisations, as a result of broken promises employers might not even know they're making, Gartner's HR vice president says.
Despite some "confusing" and "contentious" elements, employers and workers have commended the Fair Work Act's coronavirus provisions, saying they have been vital to keeping businesses afloat and jobs in place.
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. This HR Daily webinar will provide an update on crucial developments and emerging issues, including what more needs to be done in light of the COVID-19 pandemic; JobKeeper 2.0, JobMaker and right-sizing the workforce for the year ahead; flexibility and remote working; and much more. Premium members can click through to request a complimentary pass.
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.
