A court has overturned an employee's $160k compensation for adverse action, finding an HR manager was justified in dismissing an absent employee who refused to attend an independent medical examination. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an HR manager for "erroneously elevating" allegations against a manager in a sacking that was "entirely disproportionate" to his performance. » more »
An employee who worked remotely for several years before his employer told him to return to the office or resign was unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Many organisations are still grappling to ensure they comply with the new whistleblower laws, which require a departure from some standard HR processes, according to an employment lawyer. » more »
Coping with the volume of workplace change can be overwhelming, and employers must factor the 'change workload' into their overall planning, says an expert. » more »
Storytelling is the delivery mechanism lacking in most change projects as employers persist with ineffective 'push' strategies, a communication expert says. » more »
This week's biggest HR stories cover: optimal team sizes; an employee dismissed after abusing his CEO; avoiding 'HR speak'; annualised wage clauses; parental leave; and more... » more »
As organisations strive to become more agile it is not the training and resources they provide, but how fast their people can grow, that will make the biggest difference. » more »
Gone are the days when parental leave was just a matter of compliance. Watch this webcast to understand how workplace parental practices can give employers a competitive advantage, boosting productivity, innovation, employer branding and retention. » more »
Resilient leaders have to look after themselves before they help others, and in this week's featured post HR Daily Community member Ricky Nowak shares how to say 'no' more often. » 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.
