There is "movement afoot" in industrial relations reform. This webcast sheds light on the likely direction of the Coalition's review (including EA approvals, casual employment, labour hire and more); how the union movement might respond; and what employers should be thinking about. » more »
Employers now have more leeway to reject job applicants on the basis of a relevant criminal record, but are being urged to "tread carefully". » more »
This week's biggest HR stories cover: fostering 'performance moments'; strength-based transformations; agile work; culture overhauls; resilience programs; and more... » more »
Employers commonly make 10 mistakes when trying to improve their culture, an advisor warns. » more »
In the wake of investigations slamming the core organisational capability of South Australia's work health and safety regulator, a major culture transformation program has already made significant progress. » more »
An employer that sacked a worker by text message has failed to prove the dismissal was performance-related rather than discriminatory. Also in this article, a wrap of recent termination rulings; Australian leaders are too accepting of underperformance; Ageist workplace myths prevail; and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an HR team for failing "at numerous points" to intervene and resolve a rostering dispute before it escalated to an "intractable situation". » more »
The Federal Court has reaffirmed that employment policies aimed at addressing gender imbalance are protected from discrimination legislation, in a case brought by a former employee who alleges he was overlooked for a promotion because he is a man. » more »
New technologies are enabling employers to easily and affordably make their learning and development programs much more engaging, an expert says. » more »
Approaching work with an athlete's mindset can help employees have better 'performance moments' and function at higher levels. » 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.
