A worker who claimed he didn't have the skills to perform duties he refused has lost his unfair dismissal claim after his employer appealed. Meanwhile, new research shows how to stop employees 'mentally resigning' from their jobs; the evolution of 'smart' workplaces; and how recognition efforts boost retention.
When you're new to an HR team, unless "burning issues" need immediate attention it's best to get to know the people before trying to lead them, Seek's new group HR director says.
Employers must increase their focus on employee retention but also prepare to manage more departures, according to a report that shows three in four workers are looking for new jobs.
Employers must develop more in-house recruitment capability, and become more strategic, to get the most from their external recruiting partnerships, according to an HR management expert.
When employees underperform, it's most often because managers don't hold effective, brain-based coaching conversations with them, a neuroleadership expert says.
The Fair Work Commission has found a manager bullied an employee by requiring her to undertake an induction program and appointing her a mentor upon her return from a period of leave.
Employers should take three steps to prepare for the IR changes that might occur as a result of the Coalition's election win, according to HR Daily Community member Kristin Duff.
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.
