'Talent hoarding' line managers stifling mobility
Internal mobility remains just an aspirational goal for many employers, primarily held back by line managers. » more »
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Overtime "trust system" applied inconsistently
An employer that admitted to keeping no accurate record of overtime in favour of a "trust system", yet sacked an employee who took unauthorised time off in lieu, has been ordered to pay compensation for unfair dismissal. » more »
Government appeal on personal leave; Dismissal fair despite flaw; and more
The Federal Government is appealing last month's ruling on personal leave entitlements, which if left unaddressed could cost employers up to $2 billion a year. Also in this article, a dismissal upheld despite its flaws; manager capabilities ranked by industry; and more. » more »
FWC rejects allegations of bias and conflict
A Qantas employee has failed to argue that the Fair Work Commissioner hearing his claim was biased and should recuse himself because he held memberships to the employer's airport lounges. » more »
Redundancies and redeployment update
Workplace restructures are fraught with legal risks and remain one of the most challenging areas of Fair Work Act compliance. This webinar will clarify specific obligations and provide best practice tips. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee. » more »
The new measure used in business and elite sport to boost personal and team improvement
XVenture's EARL Measure and associated tools provide ways of building a performance improvement mindset (PIMS) to create Winning Minds. » more »
"Hooray!" email was "regrettable" but not fatal to sacking defence
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that a manager's email celebrating his impending dismissal was evidence that an investigation into his conduct had been predetermined. » more »
Workplaces fail to support grieving employees
Many employers fail to provide appropriate support to employees who are grieving, but they do have valuable resources at hand, says an expert. » more »
'Returnships' a win-win for employers and talent
'Returnships' could help organisations solve many of their talent, skills and diversity challenges, yet employers remain needlessly wary of hiring older workers. » more »
Disclosing decision-makers is critical to procedural fairness
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an employer's opaque decision-making process, while upholding the dismissal of an employee for serious misconduct. » more »
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Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar will clarify specific obligations and provide best practice tips.
