COVID-19 has heightened the need for employers to manage their workforce more strategically, but two common 'blind spots' are contributing to performance and retention issues. This HR Daily Premium webcast outlines the consequences of these blind spots and how to overcome them. » more »
Employers don't have to warn employees not to act dishonestly, nor provide them with detailed allegations prior to a disciplinary meeting, the Fair Work Commission has reconfirmed in rejecting a worker's unfair dismissal claim. » more »
Employers waste too much time dwelling on the reasons why their change programs fail, instead of embracing failure as a stepping-stone towards successful change, researchers say. » more »
An employee stymied all attempts by her employer to ensure she was fit for work following an extended absence, the Fair Work Commission has found in rejecting her unfair dismissal claim. » more »
Employees' productivity and wellbeing has improved in many organisations during remote work, but leaders are overestimating by how much, new research suggests. » more »
An employer has been ordered to pay a senior executive more than $1.1 million in damages after it sacked her without reasonable notice, in breach of an employment contract she never signed. » more »
An employer and director have received near-maximum fines after confecting performance issues to justify sacking a worker who made safety complaints. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has upheld the sacking of an employee who remained apathetic towards his work despite "substantial" warnings and a clear performance improvement plan. » more »
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Employers now grappling with how to entice employees back to workplaces must first answer one critical question, an engagement specialist says. » more »
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
