Failing to adequately consider the people or cultural aspects of a company merger can scupper any chances it has of success. Here are five points of focus for effective cultural integration.
In a webinar on 26 March, employment law specialist Kristin Duff will clarify the extent to which employers can monitor and manage worker conduct that occurs outside of the traditional workplace and hours.
Complaints against company heads put HR professionals in the tricky position of investigating the person they usually receive instructions from, so "you need to be a bit careful about how you play it", warns a specialist lawyer.
New research on barriers to career progression has found perceptions about work hours and work/life balance are a significant issue for many employees, but according to engagement specialist Kate Boorer the reality could be far less prohibitive - and it's up to employers to say so.
Partners of women who give birth via caesarean sections do not automatically become "primary carers" for their new babies, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a dispute about paid parental leave.
Employers can "future-proof" their businesses by making collaboration the norm, but this requires leaders to share their fears and vulnerabilities, according to entrepreneur and author Janine Garner.
Do you know which policies, procedures and contracts need reviewing, in light of recent legislative and case law developments? Watch this webcast to understand how the employment law landscape has changed in relation to bullying, adverse action, employment contracts, investigations and more.
Shared services operating models are becoming more prevalent, and their rise heralds a shift in HR professionals' roles and requisite skillsets, says Accenture Australia operations lead Russell Ives.
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.
