Two new reports shine a light on the prevalence of workplace bullying, the work climates that foster it, and its impact on absenteeism and productivity.
A COO has won maximum compensation for unfair dismissal after a commission found her new CEO acted harshly "from his second day" and made her role redundant within three weeks of his appointment.
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.
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.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
