HR's personal liability risks expanding
The ways in which HR professionals can be targeted for personal liability continue to grow, according to workplace lawyers. » more »
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HR called on to balance economics and empathy
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 »
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 »
Employers make quick shift to 'virtual' recruitment
Some employers are now managing unprecedented numbers of job applicants in the wake of COVID-19, while navigating new virtual hiring processes to comply with social distancing rules. » more »
Employee can't claim "assumed" dismissal was unfair
The Fair Work Commission has questioned an employee's decision to assume his employment had ended and claim unfair dismissal, in circumstances where his employer denied the action. » more »
Lockdown measures prompt widespread stand-downs; IR changes paused; and more
Employers across Australia are making difficult decisions about their workforce in light of business conditions deteriorating. Also in this article, Fair Work changes are on hold and the FWO gets more resources; networking challenges in the remote work era; and more. » more »
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