A sustainable workforce is one that flourishes, and HR professionals can be instrumental in making it happen, but most workplaces "don't do it very well", says an academic.
A "very significant" judgment, awarding in excess of $300,000 to a terminated bank executive, should send employers rushing to redraft their contracts and policies, says Harmers chief operating officer Emma Pritchard.
Being sexist isn't illegal, but sexist views can lead to awkward work situations and spiral into acts of discrimination, says HR Daily Community blogger Ben Thompson.
Amendments to the Fair Work Act proposed by Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten aim to ensure there are "cost consequences" for employees and lawyers who lodge unreasonable unfair dismissal claims.
Employers hoping to act on bullying and harassment that takes place online or out of hours should ensure the conduct passes the "sufficient connection to the workplace" test, says Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn.
Are your policies and practices covering workplace bullying and harassment clear, comprehensive, and easy to follow? Are they capable of protecting your organisation from these risks?
This webinar, presented by Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn, explains:
How bullying and harassment definitions are evolving;
The potential impact of proposed laws in this area;
Ways to handle online, social media and out-of-hours behaviour;
OHS issues that HR professionals must be mindful of;
Considerations for your anti-bullying and harassment policies; and
When leaders fail it can cost a business in many ways, but HR professionals can play a more strategic role in minimising the risk of attrition and poor results, says business psychologist Dee Fitzgerald.
Emotional intelligence measures are not yet reliable, and HR professionals should avoid using them for selection purposes, says an associate professor at Drake University in the US.
Downsizing or restructuring is often perceived as a "crisis" event, but organisations that adopt a long-term vision and plan strategically can minimise the impact it has on engagement and the company brand, says HR Daily Community blogger Bruce Anderson.
Only half of employers offer private health insurance to employees, despite research consistently showing that corporate health programs are one of the most in-demand employee benefits.
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.
