Wednesday, 14 December 2011 8:16am

A new area of research shows that employees can develop different types of cynicism as a result of their experiences at work, and that it is much harder to reverse than to prevent, according to the University of Melbourne's Michelle Brown.

Tuesday, 13 December 2011 8:29am

Employers should be far more worried about all the bullying claims that go unreported than they are about "spurious" ones, says academic and author Carlo Caponecchia.

Monday, 12 December 2011 3:46pm

Adopting a short-term view of independent contractors means many organisations are ignoring a huge talent pool of professionals looking for meaningful work from home, says co-director of The Interview Group, Lenore Lambert.

Monday, 12 December 2011 8:26am

Employers should start having retirement conversations with workers once they turn 50, but they must approach them with care, says SageCo director Catriona Byrne.

Friday, 09 December 2011 8:46am

Even the most successful people make mistakes, says HR Daily Community blogger Anne-Marie Orrock.

Friday, 09 December 2011 8:02am

An organisation wouldn't put a person without relevant experience or qualifications straight into an important role such as an engineer, accountant or IT professional, yet there seems to be an assumption that anyone can be an effective manager and simply pick it up as they go along...

Thursday, 08 December 2011 8:23am

To help employees achieve real balance in their lives, employers need to be more flexible about start and finish times, and even acceptable attire, says RedBalloon employee experience manager Megan Bromley.

Wednesday, 07 December 2011 9:05am

Managing workers on extended sick leave, or with long-term injuries, requires carefully balancing business needs with your rights and obligations as an employer.

Wednesday, 07 December 2011 9:01am

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; and
• Tips for defending unfair dismissal and other claims arising from absenteeism.

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 4:48pm

Will your organisation's rumour mill be in overdrive after the end-of-year celebration? Will there be photos on Facebook? HR's actions after a party are vital to minimising legal risks, says employment lawyer Lisa Berton.