The Fair Work Commission has rejected that an employee should have been aware his performance was below the required standard because his manager had daily informal discussions with him about targets. » more »
Honesty and cooperation following workplace misconduct isn't "noteworthy" behaviour that mitigates its seriousness, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in rejecting an unfair dismissal claim. » more »
A workplace relations specialist has successfully defended ACCC allegations that it misled consumers into believing it was affiliated with Fair Work agencies and misrepresented the primary function of its helpline. » more »
More than half of leaders were experiencing burnout before the pandemic, but 84% are now at risk after a "tsunami of uncertainty" has left them feeling more drained than ever. » more »
A three-year leadership development overhaul has helped a major clothing company almost double its employee satisfaction and engagement during the pandemic. » more »
Best-practice management of workplace health issues requires a careful balance between the organisation's and employees' needs, covering three key bases, HR Daily Community member Nick Hedges says in this week's featured post. » more »
An employer accused of taking sides when a workplace affair went sour was in fact "amenable, flexible and considerate", the Fair Work Commission has found in rejecting a constructive dismissal claim. » more »
Traditional ways of assessing the value of jobs are causing employers to over-invest in some roles and under-invest in others, with costly ramifications, according to an expert. » more »
An employee who accused a Fair Work Commissioner of bias and bullying has partially won an unfair dismissal appeal on procedural fairness grounds. » more »
More organisations are recognising how a 'speak-up culture' can help mitigate bullying, harassment and other workplace misconduct, but efforts to build them tend to fall down at a crucial point. » 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?
