The Fair Work Commission has rejected one employee's stop-bullying application, and another worker's request to halt disciplinary action until her bullying claim is heard. Meanwhile a new report shows the high cost of bullying-related compensation claims.
The Fair Work Commission has been taking a "very hard line" against employers seeking legal representation, putting the onus on HR professionals to argue their cases, a workplace lawyer says.
A combination of secondments, training and leadership programs, and overseas volunteer opportunities all work towards improving Citi Australia's ability to retain its next generation of leaders, according to the head of its graduate program.
Employers have been talking about engagement for too long, and there's a better way to assess whether employees will fully invest in their organisations, according to Mercer global solutions leader for talent, Kate Bravery.
An employer has been found liable for a worker's anxiety and depression after a supervisor shared confidential details of his workplace bullying claim.
The New Year is a time when many people leaders' minds turn to improving their personal brand, and in today's featured post, HR Daily Community member Jan Terkelsen sets out the keys to building executive presence.
An award-winning HR team has shared how its focus on professional development, transparency and leadership availability keeps engagement and retention high.
The FWC has accepted potential for conflict as a reason not to offer redeployment, while rejecting another employer's appeal against paying $70k to a dismissed worker. Also in this article, HR jobs fall; a think-tank identifies three key HR trends for 2018; grad employers report high satisfaction; and more.
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.
