An employee who was described as a "super manager" - but deemed "unsuitable" for her role after she made a s-xual harassment complaint - was exposed to unlawful adverse action, the Federal Circuit Court has found.
Removing the ratings component from performance reviews will do little to address the common problems HR professionals have with appraisal processes, says a people management expert.
What do different generations at work really want - what is myth and what is reality? Watch this webcast to understand how to manage a multi-generational workforce.
Poor internal communication can cripple an organisation more effectively than anything else, says HR Daily Community blogger Colin Harrison, and he warns employers that fail to invest in people skills do so at their peril.
A recent Federal Court case will make it easier for employees to prosecute employers that fail to uphold the commitments they make in workplace policies, warns a lawyer.
Employers are not obligated to ensure employees read the workplace policies they agree to comply with, but failing to do so can have legal consequences, according to a workplace lawyer.
A common unfair dismissal defence in cases where employees have covertly recorded work conversations is that they breached the implied duty of mutual trust and confidence; but according to an employment lawyer, this defence is no longer worth arguing.
Simple coaching responses to requests and interruptions can save managers time and help employees become more accountable in the process, according to a professional coach.
Transparency, vulnerability and collaboration are key to creating constructive cultures in organisations with very little trust, according to two senior business leaders.
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.
