The HR challenges in managing social media misconduct remain many and varied, especially given the inconsistency of tribunal rulings in this space. Watch this webcast to understand appropriate disciplinary responses to online misconduct, practical steps to minimise risks, and more.
Employers should be legally required to consult with workers and trade unions before introducing major technological change, according to a Senate committee that also recommends regulatory overhauls for labour hire and gig work.
A tribunal has rejected an employee's compensation claim for a psych injury, after finding her employer's performance management process was "beyond reproach".
The proportion of C-suite leaders who believe HR can provide essential and strategic workforce insights has plummeted in the past year, according to new research.
Of all the strategies introduced by winemaker Pernod Ricard to turn around its ailing culture, changing the mindset of its leaders had the biggest impact, its HR director says.
Research measuring the competencies of high performers reveals that with hindsight, hiring managers regret one-third of their recruiting decisions, according to an assessments expert.
An employer that sacked an injured worker for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of his role has successfully defended a discrimination claim. Also in this article, a report predicts a "difficult" transition for many workers as automation bites; overly broad attraction efforts are increasing hiring costs; and more.
The seriousness of an employee's misconduct outweighed his employer's numerous disciplinary failings, the Fair Work Commission has found in rejecting his unfair dismissal claim.
If HR and business leaders want to influence and win over employees and executives, they must first get into their minds and build trust, according to a leadership expert.
A labour hire employee's previous work at a site did not count towards 'continuous service' after the host directly employed him, 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.
