A new breed of workforce strategists is emerging as organisations look more closely at their 'job architecture' ahead of major workforce transformations, according to specialists at Deloitte and Allegis Global Solutions. » more »
The week's biggest HR stories cover: emerging areas in HR tech; $25k damages for vicarious liability; pandemic entitlements confusion; an employer's workplace wellbeing overhaul; and more. » more »
There is "understandable" confusion about pandemic leave among employers, a lawyer says. Also in this article: an update on JobKeeper changes currently before Parliament, and more. » more »
An employer has been found vicariously liable for the discrimination an employee suffered after complaining about being assaulted by a colleague. » more »
A 'whole self' approach to wellbeing and communication has enabled an award-winning health employer to 'reinvent' the culture that typifies its industry. » more »
Platforms that allow organisations to build a "corporate memory" of their former employees are the next big area to watch in HR technology, an expert says. » more »
An employer and director that blocked an employee's return to work after the birth of her child have been ordered to pay thousands in pecuniary penalties and compensation. » more »
An employee has failed to claim he was unfairly dismissed for coughing in a nurse's face while she took his temperature. Meanwhile "legacy" JobKeeper employers will retain some stand down flexibilities under proposed changes to the scheme. » more »
Most organisations in Australia are making steady progress towards gender equality at work, new Mercer research shows. Also in this article: where diversity and inclusion practices are still falling down. » more »
Forward-thinking organisations are moving their contingent workforce management out of HR and procurement into a new dedicated function, a leader in this space says. » more »
With no signs that the #metoo movement is slowing down, high-profile sexual harassment cases continue to shine a spotlight on employers' inactions and failings in this area. Understand how to plug the gaps between legal obligations and best practices by attending this HR Daily Premium webinar.
