Team-based working can harm employee wellbeing
Despite benefits to collaboration and organisational performance, teamwork can also have a negative impact on employee wellbeing, research shows. » more »
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Ex-employees' bullying claims bound to fail; Unfair dismissal wrap; and more
The Fair Work Commission has acknowledged the significant hurdles sacked employees face in bringing stop-bullying claims. Also in this article, recent dismissal rulings; which city has the best work-life balance; employers' growing fears about Baby Boomer retirements; and more. » more »
CCTV dismissal fair despite questionable process
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an employee based on "damning" CCTV footage, but nevertheless reproached the employer for "turning a blind eye" to other workplace problems. » more »
HR consultants' secret weapon across Australia and NZ
The WorkPro partner program is your opportunity to become a highly valued advisor to your clients. Help them to easily satisfy their complex workforce compliance obligations by providing them with a simple, compliant, online solution. Introduce a significant competitive point of difference to your client conversations and be rewarded. » more »
Whistleblower laws require cultural shift
Effective compliance with new whistleblower protections will require a cultural shift in many organisations, an employment lawyer says. » more »
Employee critical of 'inefficient' management loses redundancy claim
A manager who claimed his employer could have prevented his redundancy by running its business more efficiently has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission he was effectively dismissed. » more »
The seedy underbelly of a "good news" workplace culture
The cultural shortcomings Westpac recently admitted to remain all too common among employers that loudly proclaim a commitment to trust, openness and collaboration, according to a workplace expert. » more »
'Taking a stand' on social issues increases employee engagement
Organisations can no longer stay quiet on contentious societal issues, as key stakeholders including employees expect them to take a stance, research shows. » more »
No 'green light' for social media dismissals
The High Court has sent employees a clear warning about their social media conduct, while also delivering a cautionary message for employers. » more »
'Nothing is anonymous': High Court upholds Twitter sacking
An employee sacked for posting anonymous, critical tweets about her employer has today lost her compensation claim in the High Court. » more »
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