Decisions this year have helped clarify the remit of the relatively new anti-bullying jurisdiction, and the obligations of both employers and employees. Watch this short webcast to learn the lessons of 2015.
It might sound counterintuitive, but ignoring your instincts can improve workplace communication. This is because humans are wired to avoid conflict, which hinders their ability to initiate the challenging conversations that form part of the day-to-day workplace, says HR Daily Community blogger Tammy Tansley.
Organisations tend to focus on their employer value proposition for recruitment purposes, but according to a brand expert it should first and foremost be an engagement and retention tool.
As the employment market tightens, HR teams are increasingly partnering with marketing to be more aggressive and sophisticated with their employer branding strategies, a specialist says.
The workplace can be a critical source of support for employees in a domestic violence crisis, but the workplace is not expected to solve the problem. In this webcast, an expert explains what employers should and should not do when facing this issue.
Many organisations still have blinkers on when it comes to diversity, often forgetting that programs should address more than gender, warns Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane.
An employee who took sick leave after his annual leave request was denied did not suffer adverse action when he was dismissed - and made a tactical mistake in claiming he did, the Federal 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.
