A finding that an organisation unfairly sacked an employee after he had a panic attack, packed his belongings and left work serves as a warning never to assume someone has resigned, an employment lawyer says.
An HR team saw immediate results when it responded to high turnover among new employees with post-induction catch ups, and has since saved thousands through improved productivity and retention.
The best HR professionals will move out of the "personnel department" and into a new role as "consultant in human performance" in 2017, according to global talent management expert Josh Bersin.
Representing upcoming talent shortages in a simple graphic way has helped drive home the importance of workplace planning and win leadership support for it, according to an award-winning HR manager.
HR processes, workplace amenities, and day-to-day communication that reinforces the gender binary are alienating and disengaging people at work, a gender and diversity expert warns.
Since the Fair Work Act's introduction, the complex area of adverse action and general protections claims has evolved significantly. Is your knowledge up to date? Watch this webcast to hear lessons from the latest case law, and tips on how to minimise the risk of claims.
More employers have received employer of choice accreditation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency this year despite stricter criteria, the list released today shows. Also in this article, a Senate inquiry majority has opposed passing a bill that would ban "pay gag clauses" in employment contracts; a state government has announced initiatives to boost workplace gender equality; and more.
In a webinar on 9 February, a lawyer will discuss the HR compliance and legal challenges organisations are most likely to face in 2017, including increasing use of accessorial liability provisions and challenges posed by the sharing economy. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
