Leaders who are personally invested in applying new knowledge to their organisation, even when they are met with criticism, are the key to driving innovation and change in organisations, according to a recent study.
Shifting the emphasis in unfair dismissal proceedings off process and onto the reasons for termination would - if implemented - be a welcome change for HR professionals, employment lawyers say.
Humour can relieve tension in a stress-filled workplace, but managers can't simply pull out a joke book to achieve the desired effect, academics have found.
Employers can no longer afford to neglect the impact of talent practices on their results, meaning HR practitioners with business nous are in high demand, says HR recruitment specialist Andrew Hanson.
A redundancy dispute in the Fair Work Commission has clarified what might - and might not - be considered acceptable extra travel time when offering redeployment.
New research has found demand is up for HR professionals; employees aren't optimistic about pay rises and bonuses this year; older STEM workers lack mentoring opportunities; and an 'active design' workplace has failed to improve productivity.
Employers should keep in mind that a moderate amount of stress at work is better than none at all, and even use stress to motivate employees, according to an academic.
A new requirement on employers to discuss requests for extended parental leave should ultimately result in more workable arrangements for both parties, an employment lawyer says.
An employer and its managers took unlawful adverse action against an employee when they asked other workers to write complaints that would support their decision to sack her, the Federal Circuit Court has found.
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.
