The ACCC is appealing a ruling that cleared a workplace relations advisor of misleading conduct. Also in this article: 7-Eleven has backpaid $173 million to workers. » more »
An employee was unfairly dismissed despite threatening to kill his manager, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, in a case it says demonstrates the "danger" of not seeking an employee's version of events. » more »
Managing misconduct is always difficult, but remote work and pandemic factors have heightened employers' challenges in this space. This webcast provides an up-to-date review of misconduct case law and outlines on-site and online risks, appropriate disciplinary responses, and much more. » more »
Leaders sometimes claim they are pushed "below the line" of acceptable workplace conduct when dealing with others' misbehaviour, but this indicates they lack responsibility, resilience and influence, HR Daily Community member Catherine Gillespie warns in this week's featured post. » more »
An employee had an 'unrealistic' expectation that her employer should have delayed making her role redundant until after her parental leave, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
An employee who refused to comply with a "plainly" reasonable direction to work from home during COVID-19 restrictions was not constructively dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
A large employer failed to approach "high-level tension" with the appropriate level of structure for a conflict that went beyond reasonable management action, a commission has ruled. » more »
Investigations are often the first port of call in managing workplace conflict, but their effect is "like throwing a grenade" into a team, a specialist warns. » more »
PepsiCo will no longer require employees to work 'normal' nine-to-five hours. Meanwhile leaders in the talent mobility space have been nominated for awards, and more. » more »
Slight changes in the wording used to describe performance management can make the difference between whether it's perceived as a "weapon" to exit poor performers, or a genuine attempt to develop and retain employees, Accenture's HR leader says. » more »
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
