An employer has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission it was fair to dismiss an employee for misconduct, when it had no policies to back up its complaints about his behaviour.
Workplace programs aimed at creating employment opportunities for people with autism are focusing unduly on limited roles within STEM arenas, according to a talent acquisition specialist. Meanwhile, a pilot study into recruiting people on the autism spectrum has found a modified strategy more beneficial than traditional selection processes.
Complex mental illnesses are an "emerging issue" for many employers, but the key is to approach them similarly to any other type of workplace health matter, says an expert.
Employers can use four practical interventions to shift social norms in the workplace during culture change projects, according to a transformation specialist.
The Federal Circuit Court has accepted that an employer did not sack an employee for insisting that it investigate his workplace bullying complaint, finding the organisation's response was reasonable.
HR leaders require a new mindset to help their organisations take full advantage of the imminent "intelligence wave", and if they don't start preparing now, it will be hard to catch up.
An employer has slashed its recruitment costs and improved its engagement and retention rates by encouraging regular feedback as part of the employee experience.
Australian researchers have confirmed the engagement and performance benefits of employees receiving feedback at work, also finding that where supervisors fail, co-workers can effectively step in.
It's becoming increasingly necessary for organisations to employ 'T-shaped' workers, who are the most capable of coping with and leading through change, HR Daily Community member Rosie Cairnes says in this week's featured post.
An employer didn't bully or harass an employee who had an "emotional reaction" to its repeated enquiries about her medical information, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
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.
