September 2009 changes to the 457-visa scheme were "so far reaching, and so hastily introduced", that even the Department of Immigration and Citizenship is still struggling to understand them, says Acacia Immigration Australia CEO Mark Webster.
Employers should tread carefully when fielding leave requests from new or expecting parents, as the risk of an adverse action or discrimination claim will be heightened, Kemp Strang lawyers warned guests at a breakfast briefing last month.
Employers' commitment to gender equity is "heavier on rhetoric than action", but with the Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner calling for 40 per cent of senior positions to be filled by women within five years, corporate Australia is "on notice", says AHRI national president Peter Wilson.
What should you do when an employee wants to complain about bullying "off the record"? What is the role of a support person during investigations? Should you re-open an investigation when an employee provides fresh evidence? Lawyer Brad Petley answers these questions and more.
In the workplace, praise from a manager for doing a good job is one of the most motivating incentives. But... it's far simpler to hand out a bonus than it is to create a business culture in which sincere "thank yous" are a regular occurrence...
Your business can have an excellent strategy, efficient processes and healthy cash flow but if you haven't got the right people to deliver your strategic intent it is unlikely to materialise...
Employers can take a stand on political issues that affect their business, but must be careful not to place pressure on workers to follow suit against their will, says RMIT ethics expert Dr Antony Young of team.
In the wake of two recent judgments, employers appear to have more onerous obligations when defending claims brought under the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions, say employment lawyers.
According to a recent Australia Institute study, millions of workers "donate" unpaid overtime to their employers on a regular basis - but employees who work longer don't necessarily work harder, warns RMIT professor of employment relations Dr Sandra Jones.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
