The most significant development in adverse action and general protections claims this year is the increasing amounts of compensation awarded, according to an employment lawyer.
BHP Billiton is undergoing a "macro change" to reach ambitious diversity targets, and has already clocked some early wins, according to one of its talent leaders.
Millennials are far more interested in developing their own skills than progressing into leadership roles, research shows. Other new studies shed light on the average tenure of shift workers, how well employees cope with change, and much more.
An employee accused of stalking and sending unsolicited texts to a colleague both during and after work hours was fairly sacked, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Adopting tactics traditionally used in marketing to define ideal candidates gives employers an advantage in hiring the talent they need, according to researchers from job search engine Indeed. Also in this article, three ways to harness the capabilities of an older workforce.
A recent case serves as yet another example of the "vibe" of a termination trumping a valid reason and sound process for dismissal, says HR Daily Community member Mark Ritchie.
Employers that still use traditional three-month probation periods should seriously consider extending them to match unfair dismissal timeframes, an employment lawyer says.
Workplace rudeness is "contagious" and must be addressed, but instinctive ways to deal with it can do more harm than good, according to a business advisor.
Employees fear being "out of sight, out of mind" when working from home, and tend to over-compensate with extra emails and communication, new research shows. In other HR news, employers are being urged to take a structured approach to managing DV; Millennials are largely unbiased about male and female leaders; the Victorian Government has vowed to introduce portable long service leave; and more.
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.