Leveraging the wealth of data sources available to businesses today can give employers a critical competitive advantage, but a new report suggests most HR departments are ill-equipped to facilitate "big data" projects.
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.
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.
