A new benchmarking report shows where ASX 200 organisations are making the most effort to reduce gender inequality; Chandler Macleod reveals where there's the greatest demand for HR talent; a law firm outlines employment law changes; and more.
An employee with an eating disorder can compromise workplace relationships, health and safety, and their own work quality, making it imperative for employers to act, according to an expert.
It was unreasonable, and "somewhat extreme", for a manager to request an employee meeting at short notice, via text message, and without mentioning its reason, a commission has ruled in a workers' compensation dispute.
In this HR Daily Premium webinar, Hynes Legal director Kristin Duff will discuss the key issues and risks HR practitioners must consider before outsourcing or offshoring work. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
Organisations with higher employee engagement significantly outperform their competitors in both revenue and share price, Macquarie Wealth Management research affirms.
Employers must maintain a clear distinction between managing people and managing their performance, particularly when mental illness could be involved, a workplace lawyer warns.
Beyond mere resilience, 'grit' helps employees persevere with long-term goals, and leaders can build it in their teams using a few key strategies, a positive psychology specialist says.
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.
