The steps employers take to prevent and respond to harassment in the workplace are fundamentally flawed, according to S-x Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins.
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that he was not sufficiently warned prior to his dismissal for falsifying time and attendance records.
More engaging and harmonious workplace cultures might boost productivity more than industrial relations reforms, according to a new discussion paper. Also in this article: Woolworths is facing a class action after disclosing its widespread underpayments; employees' eagerness to receive feedback can signal their intention to leave; and more.
Managers typically fall into four types, but only one consistently achieves better results than the others and triples the likelihood of an employee becoming a high performer, according to Gartner experts.
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar clarifies specific obligations and provide best practice tips.
HR Daily Community member Jason Clark shares tips to minimise the risk of inappropriate behaviour at Christmas parties, noting that nominating a 'Grinch' can be helpful. HR Daily Community members are also discussing the coaching leadership style, HR's role in relation to artificial intelligence, career development and more.
An employee's willingness to apologise, his ongoing health problems, and the impact of unemployment were not sufficient to render his dismissal harsh, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an employee for dishonestly taking personal leave in order to attend a Wiggles concert with his son. In another case, an employee has been denied pay during a period of suspension for failing a dr-g test.
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.
