Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the dismissal of an employee for dishonestly taking personal leave in order to attend a Wiggles concert with his son. In another case, an employee has been denied pay during a period of suspension for failing a dr-g test. » more »
A white-collar worker who tested positive for alcohol has been reinstated after the Fair Work Commission found his employer wasn't "fully conversant" with its own policy. » more »
An employer has failed to reduce a worker's redundancy entitlement after offering her a new role that significantly increased her commute times. Also in this article, what constitutes 'meaningful work'; how Coca-Cola Amatil supports employees' chosen charities; and more. » more »
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Reverse mentoring is picking up steam as a result of numerous organisations reporting tangible benefits, an expert says. » more »
An employee who refused to follow instructions and clung to an outdated promise about his work duties was nonetheless sacked with "deeply" troubling speed and willingness, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
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The new people leader of a business with $350 million turnover has built a "pop-up" HR function that combines the best of technology, offshoring and outsourced expertise to flex with its needs. » more »
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to fostering innovation, say people leaders from Shell and Nokia, in sharing drastically different experiences. » 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.
