Many organisations still have blinkers on when it comes to diversity, often forgetting that programs should address more than gender, warns Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane.
An employee who took sick leave after his annual leave request was denied did not suffer adverse action when he was dismissed - and made a tactical mistake in claiming he did, the Federal Court has found.
A recent corruption investigation into claims an employee circumvented a formal recruitment arrangement to line his own pockets provides a warning for all HR professionals, says HR Daily Community member Hannah Gartrell.
Domestic violence usually occurs outside the workplace, but it can have a significant impact within, according to Sydney University expert Ludo McFerran. She says employers should take the initiative to develop a culture where staff who are suffering feel safe speaking up.
In a webinar on 11 February, learn how to create a tailored induction program that will help newly-promoted employees make the transition from team member to frontline leader. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
Employers should adjust their development programs in light of research disproving the popular belief that education should be tailored to individual learning styles, says an employee engagement specialist.
Creating a high-performance organisation requires HR professionals to become "obsessive" about driving the change they want to see, advises an HR executive.
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.
