The new framework recommended for managing workplace s-xual harassment is a welcome step beyond just compliance, but falls short of a truly victim-centred approach, says an expert.
BHP displayed "astounding and unacceptable" hypocrisy in expecting employees to abide by policies its senior staff didn't understand, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
The enterprise bargaining space is currently quite volatile and will likely remain that way for some time, but certain recent rulings have provided some much-needed clarity for employers.
A Fair Work Commission full bench has affirmed that an employee's secret recording of a disciplinary meeting should not be admitted as evidence in his unfair dismissal dispute.
The coronavirus outbreak is posing a great ethical challenge for many employers, along with a huge opportunity for HR to step up into a bigger strategic role, says HR vice-president at Gartner, Aaron McEwan.
Organisations often have unrealistic expectations when workplace conflicts arise, handballing problems to HR functions, but this webinar explores what HR's role should – and shouldn't – involve.
The national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment has recommended numerous law changes that should "embolden" employers to take stronger action when harassment occurs in their workplaces, a legal expert says.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.