One policy change can do more to improve gender equality in organisations than most other initiatives, according to an expert who says HR should drive the diversity conversation away from 'merit'.
An employer reasonably and lawfully directed an employee to change her hair colour after she dyed it fluorescent pink for a breast cancer fundraiser, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The growing power of employees means HR professionals will require new skillsets and mindsets about talent management to succeed in the future, says Right Management's Bridget Beattie.
Even organisations with sophisticated HR processes get caught out by the Fair Work Act's redundancy provisions. Watch this webcast to minimise the likelihood of your next restructure decision triggering a dispute.
A new decision shows employers can be found vicariously liable for their employees' discriminatory conduct if they haven't taken "all reasonable steps" to prevent it.
A "brain dump on day one" can be a quick, cheap way to induct new frontline leaders, but induction programs that overwhelm people with more information than their brains can handle are ineffective, and can cause widespread underperformance, says frontline leadership expert Karen Schmidt.
In a webinar on 31 March, learn which steps help prevent employees misbehaving on social media, and how to respond to misconduct if it does occur. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
New reports indicate how employers should embed a culture change focus in leadership development, and the financial benefits of having more women in C-suite roles. Also, the new Sex Discrimination Commissioner chats to HR Daily; an employer has been fined over unpaid internships; a specialist shares tips for more engaging surveys; and more.
Three characteristics underpin today's high-performing cultures, and they are the same characteristics employers should look for when sourcing new leaders, according to an expert.
HR can stem unwanted attrition in their organisations by implementing systems to identify employees who are "ready for the next challenge", according to a talent management expert.
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.
