Who should "own" an organisation's social media policy? In what circumstances can an employer ask a worker to remove a post from their Facebook page? And should employers encourage employees to have disclaimers on their Twitter accounts? Dundas Lawyers legal practice director Malcolm Burrows answered these questions and more.
In this 15-minute podcast, lawyer Malcolm Burrows answers 11 big questions about the role of HR in monitoring and managing employees' social media activity.
Employers shouldn't assume that every employee who claims to have been hurt, embarrassed, or humiliated has been bullied, the Fair Work Commission has warned, after finding a worker was unfairly sacked over allegations made by a "sensitive" colleague.
"Dodgy" medical certificates, calling in sick after a denied request for leave, and excessive absences all pose frustrating challenges for HR professionals.
People with certain personality disorders often have an edge when it comes to getting hired or promoted, because they excel at "looking like whatever you're looking for", says author and psychologist Albert Bernstein.
A pilot program to help workers manage the physical, emotional and relational challenges associated with fly-in fly-out work has achieved success - and won over some "really strong-charactered males" who wouldn't otherwise ask for help, according to John Holland Group HR strategy and delivery manager (minerals and industrial) Shameelta Pratap.
The business benefits of allowing employees to "bring your own device" are fairly well established, but the challenges it poses for HR professionals are substantial as well, says HR Daily Community blogger, Alan Young.
A new study identifies recruitment and retention as "the number one business case for diversity", but says many organisations are failing to link their business case to action, or move beyond the "foundation stage" of their strategy.
Organisation or unit-wide KPIs and incentives are rarely effective, and can even demotivate employees, according to Holocentric CEO Bruce Nixon, who says targets and rewards must be aligned to employees' skills and capabilities.
Many organisations are failing to take concrete steps to ensure workers understand and reflect the behaviours promised by their employer brand, according to new research by Employer Brand International (EBI).
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.
