Recent court rulings highlight the importance of taking care during the recruitment process to avoid disputes over when an employment relationship begins, an employment lawyer says. » more »
An "unusual" court ruling shows that including a liquidated damages clause in contracts might assist employers in having their restraints of trade upheld, an employment lawyer says. » more »
In this presentation Mills Oakley Lawyers senior associate, Erin Rice, outlines four recent cases on restraint of trade, and their implications for drafting enforceable restraints. She explains:
Implementing family-friendly practices and policies should benefit both employees and the organisation, says HR Daily Community blogger Christina Lattimer. She shares her do's and don'ts for boosting the commitment, loyalty and performance of staff while improving their work-life balance. » more »
HR professionals can reduce costs, waste and friction in their organisations by fostering "alliance" relationships between departments, according to HR consultant and author Graham Winter. » more »
Organisations seeking to avoid sexual harassment scandals should rely not on policy or procedure to change their culture, but on the behaviour of their leaders, says Professor Julie Zetler of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Macquarie University. » more »
Organisations that leave employee recognition in the hands of managers, without providing them with any tools or support, risk disengaging their staff, according to a new report. » more »
HR professionals are more reactive to a crisis, and "surprisingly" more introverted than non-HR executives, researchers have found. » more »
How many roles do you need to offer an employee, to satisfy the Fair Work Act's redeployment obligations? When should you consult with employees about your redundancy process? Are you obligated to offer redeployment in another state? Hear the answers to these questions and more in this Q&A recording for HR Daily Premium subscribers. » more »
HR practitioners can become better advisors and partners by building "professional intimacy", according to HR Daily Community blogger Janet McCulloch. » more »
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
