An approach to collaboration, change and problem-solving that's widely used in North America is quickly catching on among Australian employers, according to experts in the field.
Employers are increasingly embracing agile ways of working, but many fail to go beyond the surface-level rituals to achieve the full benefits, according to a leading agile coach.
This week's biggest HR stories cover: proposed IR changes; employee loyalty and discretionary effort; "pressure cooker" workplaces; making intelligent investments in talent; flexible work requests; communicating harassment allegations; and more...
Employers are embracing AI and automation, but remain concerned about future ethical implications, new research shows. Also in this article, automation and the ageing workforce; AI in recruitment interviews; key skills for the future of work; and more.
A tribunal has sent a strong message about the way employers communicate allegations of s-xual harassment, in upholding compensation for a supervisor who was "shattered" by a complaint against him.
An employer acted unfairly when it sacked an employee on the basis of lost trust and confidence, because it failed to provide enough evidence for its reasons, the Fair Work Commission has found.
A large employer will back-pay workers more than $2.3 million plus make a "contrition payment" after failing to pay appropriate overtime. Also in this article, a project to increase 'bystander interventions' reports early success; more CEOs are being appointed externally; and more.
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.
