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Friday, 16 November 2012 3:33pm

Cisco is overhauling its approach to recruiting and developing managers, to ensure they can meet the challenges of engaging increasingly remote teams, says its senior director of HR, Jennifer Dudeck.

Wednesday, 14 November 2012 5:50pm

Failing to properly manage alcohol risks at end-of-year functions exposes employers to four key areas of legal risk. Here, employment lawyer Luke Connolly outlines the steps to take before your event.

Tuesday, 13 November 2012 5:01pm

Every HR and safety practitioner will potentially have to address drug and alcohol issues at work. Attend our next webinar to ensure your understanding of this legal landscape.

Monday, 12 November 2012 7:14am

Can not inviting someone to Friday drinks amount to bullying? What should HR do about informal, seemingly insignificant harassment complaints? How do you deal with behaviour that was once welcome, and is now unwelcome?

Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn answered these questions and more in our recent webinar - we have transcribed a selection for you here.

Thursday, 08 November 2012 7:09am

Employers can potentially unlock huge productivity gains by driving performance through their reward strategies, says remuneration expert Ben Morris. Listen to him explain what the world's most admired companies do in this space.

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 3:30pm

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
• Lessons from recent case law.

Monday, 22 October 2012 7:12am

When looking for employees to develop into leaders, HR practitioners should look for the people around whom everyone thrives, says the Asia Pacific president of a global travel company.

Wednesday, 17 October 2012 5:22pm

Attend "managing executive terminations" to help your organisation avoid some of the risks associated with this process.

Tuesday, 16 October 2012 5:22pm

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.

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 5:48pm

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.