There is a widely-held but false perception among medium and large employers that s*xual harassment mostly occurs in small businesses without HR support, says Learning Seat chief executive Tim Legge.
Difference in the workplace often creates misunderstandings that give rise to conflict, but with the right management approach, difference can lead to respect, says Macquarie University professor of management Lucy Taksa.
A lot of the talk surrounding so-called difficult high performers assumes the employee's personality is the problem, but according to Profiles International regional director Mark Purbrick, it's more likely to be the way they're being managed.
The risk of facing an adverse action claim is now a constant threat for employers and individual HR managers, but as case law in the area grows, well briefed employers are more likely to successfully defend them, say employment lawyers.
A Fair Work Australia ruling, which found a senior employee was not "grossly disloyal" when he gave the names of recently retrenched staff to a sacked colleague, contains important guidance for employers on what constitutes confidential information.
The Fair Work Act has increased the administrative burden on HR professionals in significant ways, with most saying they now devote more time to industrial relations issues, and have to seek legal advice more often.
When organisations onboard their new employees well, they benefit from higher engagement, reduced turnover, faster ROI and more, says HR Daily Community blogger Jevita Nilson.
One of the most valuable things HR professionals can do for their CEOs this year is provide intelligent data about the organisation's talent, says SHL managing director Stephanie Christopher.
An initiative that encourages workers at a busy law firm to knock off at 4pm on Fridays throughout summer has been well received - not only by staff, but by clients as well.
Lean Six Sigma - or process excellence - programs are having a resurgence at the moment, but organisations adopting them purely for cost-cutting purposes are unlikely to reap any benefits, says AGSM Executive Education's Paul Walsh.
