Employers should have clear whistleblower policies that encourage staff to air concerns safely and anonymously, but not offer rewards or compensation in return, says McDonald Murholme employment lawyer Bianca Mazzarella.
Most employees affected by cancer fear being unfairly treated at work, highlighting an important role for HR to play in preventing discrimination, according to a legal specialist.
A worker who was sacked for breaching his employer's zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy has had his unfair dismissal claim rejected, despite his employer questioning the test results and admitting to procedural unfairness.
Employers should monitor gender equality efforts in the same way as financial targets, a new PwC report urges, after finding no improvement in the gender wage gap or increase in female full-time employment in Australia over the past year.
Most employers' corporate social responsibility programs achieve some positive results, but few are reaching their full potential, according to CSR expert Jonathan Champ.
Employee engagement surveys only measure a fraction of wellbeing and motivation, while engagement initiatives don't address the causes of underperformance, according to an organisational development expert.
Do your leaders exhibit the four traits that show they're accountable? In today's featured post, HR Daily Community blogger Joe Watkins explains what a worldview of accountability looks like in practice.
An employer's narrow focus on reasonable adjustments resulted in discrimination, a tribunal has found. Meanwhile, new research shows the "startling" difference between salaries of top-tier male and female managers; how Male Champions of Change organisations have progressed gender diversity; and what organisations are doing to counter expected skills gaps.
Managing an employee with mental health problems is difficult, but HR professionals must ensure managers don't neglect the impact they have on other team members, employment lawyer Helen Carter says.
A recent high-profile case involving a BlueScope Steel employee accused of stealing sensitive and confidential information should send a warning to all employers to have secure contracts in place, lawyers say.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
