Personalised welcome packs, one-on-one coaching and extensive induction training set new recruits at MECCA Brands up for success from day one, according to its HR director.
An employer unlawfully discriminated against a worker based on his age and disability when a manager sacked him because he had a bad back, poor hearing and was "too old", a tribunal has ruled.
The extent of employers' duty of care to employees during workplace investigations is set to be examined by the High Court, after a worker who unsuccessfully sued for damages following an "insensitive" investigation was granted special leave to appeal the ruling.
Research suggests emerging technology is a reason to be positive rather than fearful about jobs of the future, but new skills must nonetheless be fostered; distinct attributes are needed for virtual work success; Australia's top HR executives named; CV deception is rife; and more.
Australia's marriage equality postal survey has the potential to polarise teams and damage productivity, so in this week's featured post, HR Daily Community member Debbie Morrison sets out five principles to keep in mind when managing workplace conflict.
The top-ranked company on Australia's best places to work list provides recruitment training to every line manager involved in its hiring, and boasts single-digit attrition rates.
The Fair Work Commission has found an employer took unreasonable management action against an employee, but has dismissed his stop-bullying application because the incidents weren't "repeated".
It's time for employers to move beyond promoting mental health awareness and actively focus on creating mentally healthier workplaces, a specialist says.
Progressive organisations are becoming better at managing the conflict between their talent needs of today and the future, and not "saving" top talent for roles yet to become available, an expert says.
Australian employees' pay rise expectations are at a six-year high, new research shows. Meanwhile, an inquiry has recommended whistleblower rewards as part of a new penalty regime; workplace domestic violence management is failing; 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.
