One of the many things employers should do before moving to dismiss someone is check the restraint and confidentiality clauses in their employment contract, says employment lawyer Brad Swebeck.
Employers that don't tick all the right boxes prior to dismissing someone are more likely to face an unfair dismissal, adverse action or other claim, says Hicksons partner Brad Swebeck.
HR Daily Premium presentation, he covers the factors to consider in relation to:
the nature of your business;
the circumstances of the proposed dismissal;
policies, procedures and contractual issues;
disciplinary, misconduct and performance-related dismissals;
Organisations should promote their non-financial employee benefits at every opportunity, says HR Daily Community blogger Christina Lattimer. She sets out some of the many perks that can go unnoticed or unappreciated, while we also wrap up this week's blog posts.
Organisations that plan professional development without consulting the individuals it targets should not expect great results, says coach Robyn Creed.
Many organisational vision statements are unrealistic, but the best ones have a direct impact on engagement, performance and productivity, according to author Nicholas Barnett.
A pressing need for "a stronger, deeper leadership pipeline" is nearly universal, but according to Deloitte's latest human capital report, some leadership development programs actually slow down development and heighten retention risks.
Employers that use 360-degree feedback to assess leaders could find they destabilise their teams and create disengagement, according to effectiveness expert Lanning Bennett.
Return-on-investment should be a long-term, not short-term, goal in delivering staff health programs, according to Bupa wellness services manager Mark Hesse.
When a new hire turns out to be a poor choice, any number of problems can arise for employers regarding a third-party recruiter's guarantee, according to HR Daily Community blogger Michael Overell.
Talk of an organisation's culture is often dismissed as HR "fluff", but according to authors Emily Jaksch and Sarah Gibbins, culture not only has an impact on a business, it defines it.
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.
