Hierarchies are the "antithesis of agility", but organisations hoping to become more agile must be aware of the challenges to achieving flatter structures, a workforce planning expert says.
Employer groups have spoken out against the Federal Government's new measures to prevent worker exploitation, expressing concerns about the effectiveness of criminal penalties.
A candidate has been awarded more than $1.4 million in compensation for discrimination after an employer chose not to hire him because of his public political activity.
The Federal Court has lifted an employee's suspension for alleged serious misconduct, accepting her reputation could suffer if she wasn't allowed to return to work. Also in this article, a talent manager who stole confidential files has been ordered to pay an employer's court costs; two employers have announced new parental leave initiatives; and more.
Digital disruption is forcing a rethink of business models and organisational design. In this HR Daily Premium webcast, an expert shares how agile structures have important ramifications for strategic workforce planning, and a value-centric model for role evaluation.
HR Daily Community members are this week discussing what HR professionals can learn from ancient cultures when addressing workplace tension, the benefits of signed statements versus affidavits in investigations, and more.
Underperformance issues can sometimes be a manifestation of family violence, making it crucial that managers are equipped to respond appropriately, a workplace advisor and academic says.
The Federal Government is introducing criminal sanctions and higher penalties for underpaying and exploiting workers, among a raft of changes announced today.
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.
