The Fair Work Commission has found an employer wasn't entitled to dismiss a worker who posted a "crude and immature" Facebook comment during work time, noting that offensive language is "increasingly part of the common vernacular". In other news, research shows employers should encourage personal networking despite the risks; a leadership program aims to boost C-Suite diversity; and more.
A YouTube video that highlighted an employee's "flippant" regard for his work duties had the potential to damage his employer's reputation, and warranted dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has found.
Many of the managerial and organisational habits that are now accepted "norms" in today's workplace compromise employees' wellbeing and hinder productivity, a performance expert warns.
The number one driver of employee engagement in Australia is now reward and recognition, but only a small proportion of employers know whether their benefits programs are hitting the mark, according to new Aon Hewitt research.
An employer that failed to comply with its consultation obligations when making an employee's role redundant didn't unfairly dismiss him, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Employers can effectively prevent or settle employee claims with deeds of release, but when using them should be mindful of their limits, a lawyer warns.
Resilience is now recognised as an essential trait for senior leaders, enabling them to work better under pressure and manage resistance to change. In this webcast a neuroleadership specialist shares practical strategies for building resilience, and explains the important role it plays in professional and personal success.
The digitisation of HR processes offers a "trifecta opportunity" to improve the efficiency of HR functions, HR Daily Community member Amy Poynton says.
Educating employees about mental health and de-stigmatising depression helps ensure workers who are suffering and underperforming recognise the problem and seek help, a leadership specialist says.
An employer has been ordered to pay more than $15k to a manager whose redundancy was found to be an unfair dismissal because it failed to consider redeploying her.
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.
