The new HR language has resulted in alienating others further. It can, however, be recovered to a degree by revisiting the good old fashioned simple point of what HR was all about – helping to get the best performance from the people in a business...
HR departments that aren't yet working across countries will soon have to - whether they like it or not - and should already be adapting to "think and operate globally", says Lance Richards of Kelly Services.
Employers who are wary of unfair dismissal claims should consider paying off poor performers - provided the pay-off remains confidential, says Freehills lawyer Natalie Spark.
Employers should train staff to identity - and address - behaviour associated with fraud, says Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) president James Ratley.
The major political parties' pre-election anti-immigration stance needs to "flip" if organisations are to remain competitive locally and internationally, according to a world-renowned expert on labour market trends.
Whether business professional or casual, the bottom line is to be sure your company has a policy in place. A well written dress code policy can protect an organisation from potential lawsuits...
Interview questions about a candidate's fitness for work must be clearly linked to the relevant statement of duties, says Blake Dawson employment lawyer Stephen Woodbury.
A recent survey of female scientists, engineers and managers has found workplace culture is compromising the effectiveness of HR policies, and preventing highly skilled workers from advancing their careers.
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.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
