13 things to check before mediating
HR professionals who enter "mediation territory" can occasionally do more harm than good, says HR Daily Community blogger Lisa Baker. » more »
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15 business reasons to target older female workers: Report
HR professionals should develop a strong business case, and frame internal discussions about diversity in terms of workforce sustainability and inclusion, to avoid them being perceived as "special treatment for a special group", according to a new report. » more »
Employ people with disability for your benefit, not theirs
Employers should not seek to hire people with disability out of kindness, but for commercial reasons, according to employment and social policy consultant Toni Wren. » more »
Anti-bullying proposals could have wider impact: Lawyer
Anti-bullying amendments to the Fair Work Act, due to take effect in January next year, could lead to a spate of psychological injury claims that will be extremely difficult to defend, warns employment lawyer Brad Swebeck. » more »
Case study: Giving employees "a voice" improves engagement
Organisations should foster ways for employees to share ideas - even when they can't all be used - because "being heard" is what counts in terms of engagement, says Transitions Optical Australia and New Zealand director Eric Breda. » more »
Adverse action cases set to intensify: lawyer
Initial concerns about the impact on employers of the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions have proven to be unfounded, but employers should expect to face more claims now that case law has clarified the way it operates, says employment lawyer Amanda Harvey. » more »
Webcast: Adverse action update - Key lessons from the case law
Rulings handed down since the commencement of the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions have clarified some of the mystery around their operation and contain important lessons for employers. » more »
Poor reviews a sign of poor management
A poor result in an employee's performance review should trigger a review of the manager's approach to dealing with performance issues, writes HR Daily Community blogger Brett Chant. » more »
Communicate L&D value or risk budget cuts
When a learning and development budget is cut, it's usual to blame tough times, but in fact the problem could well lie with HR, according to Nicholas Sutcliffe, executive director of The Conference Board. » more »
Cyberbullying: Don't underestimate your obligations
When an employee is the victim of cyberbullying or abusive phone calls that originate outside of their employment, an employer shouldn't simply dismiss the affair as a "personal" problem, according to Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn. » more »
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