Worker's defiance warranted dismissal: FWA
A Sydney worker who defied an instruction from his supervisor has failed to convince Fair Work Australia his conduct did not warrant dismissal because of his supervisor's rude, bullying tone. » more »
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Do your gifts make staff feel recognised, or resentful?
The right Christmas gift can make staff feel appreciated, but the wrong one can leave them feeling resentful, offended, or even discriminated against, says HR commentator Kate Southam. » more »
Listen before launching in, says award-winning practitioner
HR practitioners who want to gain the respect of senior staff must develop a sound understanding of the operational side of the business before launching in with strategies and suggestions, says Newcastle Permanent Building Society HR manager Tiffany Green. » more »
Take the high road every time on social media
It's impossible to truly manage an employment brand online, but the people tasked with social media interaction must be willing to "take the high road every time" in order not to damage it, says talent communication specialist Jared Woods. » more »
Blog post: Do we really want pay for performance?
Adopting a pay for performance mindset, while generally a good idea, can over-simplify what business leaders truly want and what actually motivates employees... » more »
Blog post: Getting more value from your social networks
While there may be cases where a recruiter can say that they made a hire because of a social media tool, there are few organizations that can show a consistent return or prove that some other approach would not have worked just as well... » more »
Honour the contract behind the contract
An employment contract is more than a legal document - it is a psychological contract that plays a fundamental role in shaping behaviour and performance, according to a new report from The Work Foundation. » more »
Branch performance "a significant factor" in manager's suicide attempt
A Commonwealth Bank manager who so dreaded reporting his branch's poor customer service results to his peers that he attempted suicide has been awarded compensation by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. » more »
HR leaders must be adaptable, clear and relevant, says HR leader of the year
As organisational "borders" become increasingly blurred, HR leaders will need to become more adaptable and able to deal with issues on a "case-by-case basis", says AHRI HR leader of the year and Allens Arthur Robinson people and development director Susan Ferrier. » more »
Q&A: Managing ill, injured and absent employees
How do you manage employees who have been injured outside of work? What happens when an employee refuses an independent medical assessment? When is it safe to terminate an ill or injured employee? Lawyer Luke Connolly answers these questions and more on this important topic. » more »
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