When expectations around availability aren't properly addressed, the productivity advantages of teleworking are undermined by its detrimental effect on employee wellbeing and customer service levels, says a leading researcher in the field.
Employers that engage on-hire workers without understanding the parameters of the arrangement are exposing themselves to an under-the-radar legal minefield, warns a lawyer.
Reporting on metrics that are interesting to HR rather than useful for the rest of the organisation is a common mistake preventing HR from growing its influence, says talent metrics specialist Dr John Chan.
In a webinar on 23 April, Athena Koelmeyer from Workplace Law will discuss how you can address issues regarding appropriate appearance and grooming in the workplace. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
HR professionals should look inside their business rather than rely on external consultants' advice when deciding how to apply their talent metrics, says QBE's Dr John Chan.
Making roles redundant is a challenging task for HR professionals regardless of how well they prepare to manage it, says HR Daily Community blogger Christopher Paterson.
An employer had valid grounds to sack a worker who accidentally sent a text message to her manager labelling him a 'complete dick', the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
In a webinar on 16 April, Nathan Clark from Development Beyond Learning will discuss how HR professionals can apply gamification principles in the workplace.
Three common myths about Millennials are stopping organisations from managing this generation effectively, warns CEB business and strategy consultant Audrey Taylor.
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.
