http://www.hrdaily.com.au/index.php The National News Service for HR Professionals en-au Copyright HR Daily 2011 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/RDF/hrdaily_logo.gif http://www.hrdaily.com.au/ The National News Service for HR Professionals http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2596 Most employers recognise the need to be aware of cultural idiosyncrasies when doing business in other countries; but when it comes to doing business with men and women, important differences are all too often overlooked, says neuroleadership expert Silvia Damiano. HR Daily 2013-05-08T07:22:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2591 Is your organisation making progress on gender equality? Is it measuring this progress systematically? A set of public guidelines and templates released last week will help businesses answer these questions and more, Chartered Secretaries Australia CEO Tim Sheehy told a launch in Sydney last week. HR Daily 2013-05-06T07:21:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2590 Many practical and legal risks can arise when employees work from home or remotely, and not just from ongoing formal arrangements, but also occasional and after-hours work. Watch this webcast to understand how to:Assess whether an employee has a right to work remotely;Understand the legal and practical issues arising from remote work; Discharge health and safety obligations towards remote workers;Manage requests for remote work arrangements while minimising discrimination risks; andDetermine what to include in a remote work policy. HR Daily 2013-05-03T15:32:03+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2566 An increasing number of Australian employers recognise the business value of a diverse workforce, but most are implementing strategies that neglect a key cohort, says Australian Network on Disability CEO, Suzanne Colbert. HR Daily 2013-04-15T07:23:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2567 A US employer that refused to make assumptions about what people with disability can and can't do - and was willing to see them fail if it meant giving them a chance to succeed - has dramatically improved the diversity of its workforce and reaped unexpected benefits along the way. HR Daily 2013-04-15T07:06:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2542 Managing long-term absent employees requires a cautious and proactive approach, or employers risk facing claims involving the whole gamut of employment law. Watch this webcast to understand how to: manage prolonged absences from work;identify the 'inherent requirements' of a position;consider 'reasonable adjustments';ensure compliance with the proposed amendments to Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws;determine what material to provide in an independent medical assessment;return employees to work on suitable duties; andevaluate relevant legal risks before a termination of employment. HR Daily 2013-03-25T07:00:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2543 In this 20-minute Q&A, Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Helen Donovan answers your questions about managing ill and injured employees. HR Daily 2013-03-22T14:49:28+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2442 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. HR Daily 2012-12-03T07:28:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2441 Research into s*xual-orientation discrimination shows there are "very good reasons why the Australian corporate closet is still full", says an academic. HR Daily 2012-11-30T16:12:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2426 Understanding unconscious bias in the workplace - and taking steps to address it - can lead to more effective and adaptive decision-making, according to a new report from Melbourne Business School's Centre for Ethical Leadership. HR Daily 2012-11-22T07:26:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2378 What risks arise from "Googling" job applicants during a recruitment process? What questions can you ask about a candidate's medical history? Are you obliged to provide access to an employee's personnel file? Hicksons Lawyers partners Brad Swebeck and Sarah Jones answered these questions and more in our recent webinar. HR Daily 2012-10-16T17:22:09+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2376 The days of tolerating wolf-whistles in the workplace are over, but according to psychologist Dr Jennifer Loh, employers need to beware of a far more subtle - but equally destructive - form of discrimination. HR Daily 2012-10-16T07:20:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2375 In the event of an unfair dismissal claim from an injured worker, a solid paper trail is a critical element of an employer's defence, says Mills Oakley lawyer Luke Connolly - but when it comes to constructing one, many don't know where to start. HR Daily 2012-10-15T07:06:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2370 Solid policies, training and record-keeping are an employer's best defence against discrimination claims, say employment lawyers Brad Swebeck and Sarah Jones. HR Daily 2012-10-10T07:27:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2369 The discrimination landscape is constantly evolving, posing new challenges for HR professionals. Watch this webcast to learn how to guard against modern risks and meet your obligations. In this presentation Brad Swebeck and Sarah Jones, from Hicksons Lawyers, explain contemporary discrimination risks arising from: the Fair Work Act's general protections provisions (and how to defend claims);provisions in the Work Health & Safety Act;use of social media, by both employees and employers;collecting and storing information covered by the Privacy Act;diversity targets and "reverse discrimination";application of workplace family-friendly practices; and more. HR Daily 2012-10-09T17:48:12+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2358 Two organisations have avoided being found vicariously liable for s-xual harassment committed by employees, after proving they had taken reasonable steps to prevent and manage the incidents. HR Daily 2012-10-02T07:27:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2359 It's time for HR professionals to get over any embarrassment they feel about discussing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employment issues, says former High Court judge Michael Kirby. HR Daily 2012-09-27T07:27:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2333 Assessing employees for redundancy on the basis of "subjective" selection criteria requires extra care to avoid adverse action and other claims, warns Freehills senior associate Natalie Spark. HR Daily 2012-09-06T07:28:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2309 With the introduction of new gender equality legislation imminent, a workplace lawyer has warned employers to ensure they are "walking the talk" in terms of providing equal remuneration and access to flexible work arrangements. HR Daily 2012-08-21T07:22:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2239 Since the introduction of the Fair Work Act, adverse action claims have become "the thorn in every employer's side", say Kemp Strang employment lawyers Lisa Berton and Nick Noonan. Watch their presentation to learn: What adverse action is, and when it is prohibited;Who can bring adverse action claims, and the process involved;The types of scenarios and actions that increase employers' risk of claims;Individual liability risks for HR professionals;How to establish the strongest defence when facing a claim;Lessons learned from recent caselaw; and more. HR Daily 2012-06-22T15:35:28+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2213 Employers should provide training on all grounds of discrimination - especially the lesser-known ones - even if some don't apply to their jurisdiction, says People + Culture Strategies associate Kirryn West. HR Daily 2012-05-28T07:27:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2212 It's vital for any employer planning redundancies to develop its own selection criteria, says Freehills senior associate Natalie Spark. In this article she explains the "tips and traps" associated with the process. HR Daily 2012-05-28T07:14:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2203 Managers should be discouraged from seeking details about individual workers' disabilities and instead be focused solely on the reasonable adjustments needed to accommodate them, say HR leaders. HR Daily 2012-05-21T07:28:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2163 Most HR policies fail to deal with modern bullying, discrimination and harassment challenges - including after-hours misconduct and misuse of social networks - says workplace lawyer Brad Swebeck. In this presentation, he and fellow Hicksons Lawyers partner Stewart Cameron outline: How to detect, prevent and manage bullying, discrimination and harassment;New psychological injury risks posed by misuse of social networks/media;What to include in bullying and harassment policies; Your rights and responsibilities when managing employees' out-of-hours behaviour; Appropriate responses to employee complaints;Lessons to be learned from successful claims brought against employers; How to defend spurious claims; How to avoid claims arising from performance management; and HR managers' liability for psychological injury under the existing and new OHS national framework. HR Daily 2012-04-13T10:10:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2155 The needs of mature-age employees are similar to those of many new parents or pregnant women in the workplace, according to a consultant for National Australia Bank, who recommends focussing on flexibility and recognition to accommodate older workers. HR Daily 2012-04-03T19:28:08+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2154 Could you face an adverse action claim for sacking someone for "poor cultural fit"? Can an employee claim adverse action after being made redundant? What adverse action risks arise during the recruitment process? Kemp Strang employment lawyers Lisa Berton and Nick Noonan answered these questions and more in our recent webinar. HR Daily 2012-04-02T07:15:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2148 A recent workers' compensation decision involving an employer's bungled inquiry into a workplace conflict of interest should ring alarm bells for employers, and highlights some important do's and don'ts for investigating personal or sensitive matters. HR Daily 2012-03-28T07:26:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2147 Here are five tips for investigating potentially sensitive or personal issues at work, from experienced investigator and workplace lawyer, Brad Petley. HR Daily 2012-03-28T07:13:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2042 Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs with your rights and obligations as an employer. Watch this webcast to learn: The major risks in taking action on long-term injured, sick or absent employees;A step-by-step process for managing employees on unauthorised absence;What to do when an injured worker is unable to return to work or perform pre-injury duties; andTips for defending unfair dismissal and other claims arising from absenteeism. HR Daily 2011-12-07T09:01:00+11:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1969 The real challenge in hiring workers with a disability lies not in making accommodations for them, but in overcoming other employees' attitudes and perceptions, according to a new white paper on the topic. HR Daily 2011-10-12T08:25:00+11:00