Negative feedback has many problems, but even positive feedback can backfire, according to a leadership specialist who says too much of the latter can have "diminishing returns".
Ambiguity around "what good looks like" in middle management is an issue for many organisations, but a respected HR authority has come up with a "definitive standard" for these leaders.
An employee who resigned after her annual leave request was denied wasn't dismissed, nor did she act in the "heat of the moment", the Fair Work Commission has found.
Regulated labour hire arrangement orders take effect from today, and the Fair Work Commission has now issued guidelines. But requests for more detail on how to calculate affected workers' new rates remain unaddressed.
Despite accusing his employer of unlawful conduct and abusive management practices, an employee had options other than quitting his role, according to the Fair Work Commission.
There's "no worse response" to allegations of a toxic culture than sending out a "spokesperson" in place of a leader, according to a culture consultant who says this will only exacerbate reputational damage.
Simply "going through the motions" after making a dismissal decision doesn't provide procedural fairness, the Fair Work Commission has reminded an employer, finding it unfairly sacked a manager who abused and intimidated others.
Employee relations roles have become increasingly complex and challenging, but by attending to four drivers of success, practitioners can live up to the title of "trusted advisor", a lawyer says.
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