An employer failed to conduct an open and transparent investigation into an employee's alleged misconduct, but this didn't warrant upholding her dismissal claim, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
An employer acted with "undue haste" in fast tracking two warnings about a manager's misconduct, when it would have been "relatively easy" to obtain her response to its allegations before sacking her.
Individual personalities react differently to workplace stress, and taking generalised approaches to wellbeing can do more harm than good, a Myers-Briggs psychologist says.
The week's biggest HR stories cover: strategies for minimising workplace conflict risks; the best employers for leadership and 'giving back'; a successful 'double dipping' claim; why bargaining is reaching an impasse; and more.
An employer's inconsistent disciplinary response to a workplace incident rendered a supervisor's dismissal unfair, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in ordering reinstatement.
Employees with some say over when, where, and how long they work for are much more likely to be high-performing than those with less flexibility, new research shows.
Termination letters must be crystal clear to help employers avoid confusion and potential claims, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer reaffirms in this week's featured post.
A supervisor's approach to managing an employee's workplace behaviour was not heavy-handed or unreasonable, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in refusing to make a stop-bullying order.
Restructuring its workforce to reduce 'excessive hierarchy' has helped an organisation become more agile and improve its customer service, this case study shows.
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.
