It was "ludicrous" for an employee to argue a joke towards a colleague wasn't racist and didn't warrant dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his dismissal. Also in this article: new misconduct rulings, and more.
An employee who blamed his psychological condition on a transfer knockback, punitive performance management and a written warning was not treated unfairly, a tribunal has found.
Getting consistent agreement across managers about which flexible work options they'll allow is one of HR's top challenges this year, research suggests.
Leading employers are "at the cusp" of a new approach to remuneration, where employees are paid based on their skills and contribution to projects, rather than their formal role, an HR thought leader says.
An employer's decision to dismiss two employees over past conduct that had been addressed and not repeated was "plainly untenable and indefensible", the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer's belief that an employee should have been coping better with a former colleague's death showed an "old world (and dangerous) view of male stoicism", the Fair Work Commission has ruled in ordering compensation for his unfair dismissal.
Employers should be on notice that restraint of trade disputes are likely to rise this year, with a lawyer warning that exiting employees need firm reminders about their post-employment obligations.
About 20% of employees are "chronic procrastinators", but scheduling time for procrastination is actually an effective way to boost a workplace's culture and productivity, a specialist says.
Transparency around hiring and promotion statistics is driving both diversity and engagement wins for a tech employer. Also in this article: HR best practice when facing a domestic violence disclosure; and reducing stigma around menopause.
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.
