Zero-tolerance built by culture, not policies
The employers coming closest to zero-tolerance for poor workplace behaviour are doing so through their culture, with policies taking a backseat, an academic says. » more »
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Bystanders "critical" to stamping out harassment, but approach with caution
Bystanders are the "critical piece of the puzzle" in addressing and preventing workplace harassment, but employers must take a nuanced approach to this area , an employment lawyer warns. » more »
Employee fairly sacked for interfering with hiring process
An employer has defended sacking an employee who altered personnel files to help his family members obtain jobs they would not otherwise have been considered for. » more »
Career development critical in remote work cultures
Employers shouldn't underestimate the attention they must give to remote employees' career development, an engagement expert says. » more »
What HR will take away from the pandemic
When the dust has settled, HR practitioners will look back on this pandemic as a unique and privileged experience in change management, an HR director says. » more »
Employer to pay maximum compensation after sacking injured worker
An employee who was sacked for abandoning his employment, despite his employer knowing he was certified unfit for work, has been awarded maximum compensation for unfair dismissal. » more »
Hasty dismissal of absent worker was unfair
An employer had a valid reason to sack a sick employee for failing to attend three consecutive shifts without consent, but its haste in doing so made the dismissal unfair. » more »
JobMaker discrimination concerns; Dropbox goes 'virtual first'
The JobMaker hiring credit will create "bad jobs", a Senate committee has been warned. Meanwhile a tech employer expects its new, global 'virtual first' work policy to open up much broader talent pools. » more »
Webcast brief: Where are your talent management blind spots? Plus case studies.
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Transparent, sensitive redundancies mitigate 'survivor syndrome'
The way employers handle redundancies and restructures now will have a lasting impact on whether their "survivors" continue to be engaged and productive, a specialist says. » more »
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