An employee who was directed to return to work while he was on sick leave for diabetes has successfully claimed workers' compensation for a psych injury.
On the HR Daily Community this week, members are discussing steps to ensure redundancy conversations run smoothly, legal issues that arise in workplace investigation interviews, and more.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an employer for failing to properly scrutinise the work history of an employee, who was dismissed over historical allegations of s-xual misconduct.
Employers on this year's 'best places to work' list are retaining 90 per cent of their employees (up from 85% last year) despite job opportunities increasing. Also in this article, two key signs of resilient employees, why 'email norms' must change, and more.
Collaboration between HR and marketing teams has helped an employer attract new talent and keep engagement high during a period of rapid growth, according to its people director.
HR professionals are being dazzled by the array of new technology on the market and must ensure they take a pragmatic approach to deciding what they actually need, according to an expert.
Managers' perceptions of generational differences in the workplace appear to be exaggerated, one study has found, while another has identified which of the factors used to drive employee engagement are most effective.
A hard job done well is what gives most women genuine enjoyment at work, while men say it's the excitement of new challenges that drives them, a new study reveals.
An HR manager who accused his boss of stealing from the business has failed to prove his redundancy wasn't genuine. Also in this article, has marriage equality lessened support for LGBTI inclusion? Plus what makes reverse mentoring successful; and more.
Employers should start preparing immediately for the risks and opportunities posed by the casual conversion clause that will soon be included in all modern awards, according to a legal expert.
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.
