Friday, 14 December 2012 8:53am

In our final featured blog post from the HR Daily Community for 2012, Michael Hall suggests that the most thoughtful gift leaders and managers can give employees is peace of mind - let employees know they are appreciated and have a clear role to play in your plans for 2013.

Thursday, 13 December 2012 7:22am

Knowing what to expect of bullying and harassment victims during investigations can help HR professionals ensure they get "complete and untainted" information, say expert investigators.

Thursday, 13 December 2012 7:05am

Writing richly detailed employee appraisals can consume valuable management time and also lead to frustration. This holiday season, why not save them time and effort? Give them a library of suggested comments so they don't have to write from scratch.

Wednesday, 12 December 2012 3:45pm

Deloitte Australia has a "pretty light" employer branding team, but uses social media to turn its 6000 employees into recruiters and brand managers, says national talent acquisition and mobility director, Tanyth Lloyd.

Wednesday, 12 December 2012 7:20am

Encouraging employees to use social media is complex and full of risks, but the rewards - in terms of collaboration and engagement - are "unbelievable", according to the CEO of a Big Four professional services firm.

Wednesday, 12 December 2012 7:10am

Leaders that score high in the qualities that comprise emotional intelligence strengthen their effectiveness in times of changes and economic uncertainties.

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 7:28am

A diverse workplace is not necessarily an inclusive one, according to new research that says in order to achieve the best possible business outcomes, a workplace must be both.

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 7:05am

Organisations are moving training online to reduce costs, eliminate travel and reach an increasingly distributed workforce. Are you ready to make the jump?

Monday, 10 December 2012 7:04am

How to manage an employee's positive drug test at work will depend on the circumstances and their role, but the first step should always be to re-test and confirm the result, says Mills Oakley associate Allison Grant.

Friday, 07 December 2012 4:58pm

Every HR and safety practitioner will potentially have to address drug and alcohol issues at work, but none should take action without a solid understanding of the legal landscape.

In this presentation, Luke Connolly and Allison Grant, from Mills Oakley Lawyers, explain:

• When - and how - it is appropriate to conduct workplace drug tests;
• How to respond to incidents of drug and alcohol use at work;
• Drafting considerations for drug and alcohol policies; and
• Legal risks arising from workplace drug and alcohol management.