Mentors with intimidating levels of power can discourage mentees from saying anything meaningful, and often have to work hard at "disarming" themselves, according to AHRI president Peter Wilson, who spent two years researching the topic.
A new research paper on workplace productivity suggests more than half of today's business leaders lack critical interaction skills and operate on flawed assumptions.
Voluntary, certified compliance with the Australian Human Rights Commission's discrimination guidance or codes will provide employers a "complete defence" against discrimination claims, under changes announced to the national regime.
Research into s*xual-orientation discrimination shows there are "very good reasons why the Australian corporate closet is still full", says an academic.
What does your organisation do differently during turbulent times? How could "fun" at work positively change your employees' behaviour? And how should employers manage workers who smoke?
This week's blog posts from the HR Daily Community address these questions and more.
The Federal Parliament's inquiry into workplace bullying reports that improving workplace culture is "the greatest investment that can be made" toward eliminating the problem, and advocates management targets for encouraging positive workplace behaviour.
Can employers face legal risks for not implementing a workplace drug-testing regime? How should managers deal with workers who refuse to be tested? Is consistency required when dealing with positive drug-test results?
Mills Oakley employment lawyers Luke Connolly and Allison Grant answer these questions and more - read or listen to their answers here.
A manager's role in facilitating flexible work practices is of critical importance, according to a new Australian Institute of Management (AIM) white paper, which says not all managers will be equipped to deal with the challenges involved.
An employee's ability to predict their work hours is vital for planning life outside of the office, but according to a recent report, more than two million Australians have little or no idea what time they'll finish each day.
Including a "gardening leave" clause in executives' contracts is always a good idea, but doing so won't necessarily mean you can enforce it, says employment lawyer Emma Pritchard.
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.
