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.
Business schools and MBA programs have largely failed to develop the leadership characteristics and skills necessary for organisations to succeed in the future, says neuroleadership expert Silvia Damiano.
Organisations are building some "quick wins" toward their diversity targets by boosting the numbers of senior women in traditionally female-dominated areas of business, but gender diversity experts say they need to broaden their approach in order to make real progress.
Executive women can "have it all", according to HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood, but only if certain crucial elements for success are in place.
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.
