Disciplining workers for dress code and appearance policy breaches is a risky move if employers don't first explore the reasons for non-compliance, says employment law specialist Athena Koelmeyer.
HR professionals unsure about whether they have the right data and analytics to enable smart decisions and investment should ask themselves 17 questions, says human capital expert Colin Beames.
Stress is costing Australian businesses $12.3 billion each year, but simple wellbeing practices used in the workplace on a daily basis can significantly reduce it, according to wellness experts.
"Piecemeal" wellness initiatives - a brochure here, a free gym membership there - have little or no impact on workplace health, but programs based on genuine cultural change can achieve "a phenomenal result" for employees and employers alike, according to OzHelp CEO Tony Holland.
A report confirming age discrimination is widespread in Australian workplaces is a strong reminder for employers to be hyper vigilant in disciplinary processes involving older workers, says employment lawyer Andrew Jewell.
Does your organisation need to address visible piercings and tattoos, or grooming and other issues of appropriateness with employees' appearance? Watch this webcast to learn how to implement and enforce a workplace policy.
In a webinar on 28 May, employment law specialists Tony Wood and Steve Bell will assist you to manage the practical and legal aspects of introducing or amending a drug and alcohol policy, and devise the most effective and defensible testing regime for your organisation.
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Common but avoidable mistakes can put the integrity of any workplace investigation at risk. Read which ones are most likely to derail your next investigation.
The term "gamification" can be misleading and off-putting, but what it's really about - using engagement principles to make people do things they wouldn't otherwise do - should already be second-nature to HR, according to a development specialist.
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.
