In a ruling that could generate a wave of new obligations for employers, the Federal Court has found the Commonwealth Bank's failure to consider redeployment opportunities before dismissing an executive breached an implied duty of trust and confidence.
A call centre employer has reduced its staff turnover and absenteeism by more than 30 per cent in just six months - and doubled its engagement score - following a major culture overhaul driven primarily by employees.
Employee engagement programs really can be a "silver bullet" for struggling organisations, but many employers continue to use engagement surveys that ask the wrong questions, effectively robbing themselves of valuable insight, an expert says.
The simple act of giving feedback can make an employee perceive a drop in status, sending them into "threat" mode, according to HR Daily Community blogger David Klaasen.
It is acceptable for an employer to require a medical certificate to cover certain absences and not others, but not to place an "arbitrary" limit on the number of times it will accept an alternative, according to the Fair Work Commission.
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.
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.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
