A group of Queensland employers that told workers about an upcoming restructure, but excluded them from the decision-making process, breached the consultation obligations in 20 workplace agreements, the Federal Court has found, imposing maximum penalties.
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has called for greater powers to proactively investigate workplaces and sectors where sexual harassment is prevalent, instead of relying solely on complaints.
Employers that use managers to communicate change, without first ensuring they are personally on board, risk getting entire teams off-side, says Being Human managing director Catherine Smithson.
Organisations have made some progress in providing work/life balance over the past decade, but leaders and managers - not employees - are the ones who have benefited, new research shows.
Research has shown the common challenges managers and employees need to address are cognitive bias, sugar-coating the negative, and lack of preparation...
HR managers should take time not only to prepare their case before pitching it to colleagues, but to prepare for the arguments - and personalities - they will be up against, says Workplace Conflict Resolution director Catherine Gillespie.
Constructive, meaningful communication - and the action that results from it - can only occur when a manager gains empathy and understanding of a situation, says professional trainer, Rum Charles.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
