An alternative mediation technique might be more suitable for resolving workplace conflicts than traditional problem-solving approaches, says Livingstones Australia principal consultant, Katy Russell. » more »
The Federal Government has increased the amount of financial assistance available to employers of Defence Reservists. » more »
Changes to disability discrimination laws and other human rights legislation that take effect next week will make it easier for aggrieved employees to establish they were discriminated against, a workplace relations lawyer warns. » more »
Shifting towards a performance-focused work culture hinges on ditching traditional "narrow" job descriptions in favour of broader role descriptions linked to value-adding behaviour, says Winners At Work managing director Dr Tim Baker. » more »
Employees whose requests for flexibility are only partially granted are as unlikely as workers whose requests are refused to improve their work/life balance and lessen "time strain", the third annual Australian Work and Life Index survey reveals. » more »
Salaries are determined more by market demand than performance, so they should be separated from the performance review process, according to author and HR consultant Graham Winter. » more »
The "adverse action" provisions under the new industrial relations legislation will compel employers to be more cautious when making decisions that affect employees, according to workplace lawyer Alex Manos. » more »
A recent tribunal ruling will come as a comfort to employers targeted by unreasonable unfair dismissal claims, according to Deacons partner Sarah Ralph. » more »
Learning and development, OHS and change management are the HR areas receiving the most recruitment demand from employers this quarter, according to staffing firm Hays. » more »
The authors of a global mindset survey have called for leaders to work harder to connect with their teams after finding many employees "believe in themselves", but not their bosses. » more »
The employment and industrial relations space continues to be a hive of activity, with further legal reforms and important court rulings imminent. This webinar will discuss the most crucial developing issues.
The ways in which HR and other leaders can be held personally liable for workplace issues continue to evolve in light of recent legislation and court rulings. This webinar will unpack the key risks and how to mitigate them.
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