What are your options when an employee is sick after exhausting all leave entitlements? Have you ever been given a medical certificate that seems less than legit? Watch this webcast to understand how to manage personal leave in a legally sound way. » more »
Nothing unsettles staff quite like the word "redundancy", but according to lawyer Natalie Spark, avoiding it and skirting around the issue can do more harm than good. » more »
Employers that want to achieve long-term success need HR to create a workforce that generates a sustainable advantage - but according to Melbourne Business school associate dean Professor Ian Williamson, the majority haven't figured out how. » more »
A recent court case sends a timely reminder that whenever HR professionals communicate something negative about an employee to anyone other than that person, they should beware of defamation risks, says Lander and Rogers partner Neil Napper. » more »
Many organisations invest time and resources into creating a culture that brings out the best in people, with nothing to show for their efforts, says HR Daily blogger, Christina Lattimer. » more »
Every HR professional should understand the key terms in employment contracts, when to review and vary them, and how contracts interact with legislation, industrial instruments and workplace policies. » more »
Talking to people about what really matters can increase learning, solve problems, improve performance and build trust - but many leaders are too scared, lazy, or busy to bother, according to author and communication expert John Stoker. » more »
Different time zones, isolated workers and productivity concerns can all be turned from challenges to advantages with some creative thinking, a conference heard this week. » more »
Incorporating five key trends into talent acquisition strategies will help hiring teams improve their efficiency and "do more with less", says LinkedIn senior insights analyst Josh Coulson. » more »
The human brain's propensity to take shortcuts means HR professionals should expect their messages to be misunderstood, but they can take simple steps to ensure clear communication, according to a leadership expert. » more »
This HR Daily webinar will explore the current state of performance feedback in organisations, why focusing on feedback givers isn't enough, key strategies to increase the effectiveness of feedback receivers, and practical feedback formulas and prompts.
