An employer had a valid reason to sack a worker for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of her role, but sending a letter to the wrong address made the dismissal unfair, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Recognition of HR's "strategic importance" is growing, with businesses desiring communication, innovation, and contingency planning skills in particular this year, according to a new report.
Seek has issued a warning on impending skills shortages and wages "shock", while new research shows leaders are divided on the impact of automation. Meanwhile, two reports highlight growing demand for IT talent; a union calls for "urgent" gig economy regulation; and more.
An employee who was sacked after missing work due to domestic violence issues has failed to prove her dismissal amounted to discrimination on the basis of her gender.
The impact of low wages growth is starting to hit home for HR professionals, with "industrial battle lines drawn" for 2018, according to a workplace lawyer.
Offering employees unlimited leave has the potential to build greater trust and accountability in teams if clear guidelines are in place, consulting firm Quinton Anthony has found.
With some debate about whether emotional intelligence is learned or only inherited, a psychologist and trainer says the success of development efforts all depends on the individual.
In separate adverse action cases, one employer has been ordered to compensate a worker it sacked for asking about bonuses, and another has defended a claim of constructive dismissal.
Toxic workplace cultures take many forms, but the steps to transform them are all broadly the same, according to HR Daily Community member Vince Scopelliti.
Discrepancies between employers' reported cultures and their reality are in the spotlight, with regulators zeroing in on the risk factors linked to corporate and individual misconduct.
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.
