HR's personal liability risks expanding
LEGISLATION & REGULATION
The ways in which HR professionals can be targeted for personal liability continue to grow, according to workplace lawyers. » more »
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RECRUITMENT
Half of employers freeze hiring; Six ways to maintain performance; and more
Research on the first wave of workforce cost-cutting measures in the wake of COVID-19 shows which steps employers are prioritising. Also in this article, how HR can help managers maintain performance amid uncertainty; and business groups welcome support to retain employees.
Read more »HR called on to balance economics and empathy
HR RESEARCH, REPORTS & BOOKS
The organisations that emerge strongest from the current economic crisis will be those that zero in on the most pressing issues while staying true to their longer-term vision and purpose, Mercer partners says. » more »
RECRUITMENT
PREMIUM
Candidate care now will set the stage for future hiring
The job market has shifted quickly in favour of employers in some areas but now is absolutely not the time to relax efforts to provide a good candidate experience, says PageUp's head of market research and insights. » more »
BULLYING, HARASSMENT & MISCONDUCT
PREMIUM
Continued controversy over employer's 'Fair Play Guidelines'
A decision that a BHP worker who played a prank at an airport was unfairly dismissed has been quashed, after an appeal bench found criticism of the employer's "Fair Play Guidelines" was misconceived and irrelevant. » more »
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
PREMIUM
Webcast: Coronavirus and the workplace Q&A
The coronavirus pandemic is posing many completely new HR challenges for employers. In this webcast, HR Law practice group leader Kristin Ramsey answers employers' most pressing questions about their responsibilities and obligations. » more »
WHITEPAPER
PROMOTION
Job descriptions – Irrelevant or still meaningful? New whitepaper
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FWC approves award changes for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 downturn
The Fair Work Commission has shown it is open to varying award conditions to help employers retain workers despite drastically reduced business conditions. » more »
HR Daily's top stories in brief
The past week's biggest HR stories cover: effective remote work; supporting the "sandwich generation"; personal and accessorial liability; and more. » more »
Emotionally intelligent leaders key in a crisis
Today's challenging times call for leaders with high emotional intelligence to guide their teams to deliver results, says an expert. » more »
Commitment to employees "laid bare" in tough times
Insights into how employees are coping and how well they feel supported to do their jobs will be critical to maintaining productivity and engagement as the coronavirus pandemic plays out, specialists say. » more »
Remote work communication increases bullying risks; and more
HR Daily Community member Phil O'Brien outlines how bullying can unfold when employees are working from home, and what employers can do to prevent it. » more »
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Effective Performance Strategies
Despite all the attention paid to performance management in recent years, both employees and employers remain largely dissatisfied with current approaches and their results. This webinar will discuss what's working, and what's not, in the performance space.
