In this week's featured post, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer shares a reminder about taking steps to protect confidential information before employees leave. Community members are also discussing written versus audio statements in workplace investigations, investing in the 'right' relationships at work, monitoring employees' online activity and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has renewed its criticism of an employer for "crying poor and claiming inexperience" in its bungled dismissal of an employee who threatened a colleague with violence. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has ruled a series of incidents that included "facetious" emails fell short of behaviour that warranted a stop-bullying order. » more »
A stop-bullying application from an employee on parental leave has failed. Also in this article, a wrap of recent unfair dismissal rulings; employers recognised for high engagement with workplace giving; and more. » more »
Levels of employee advocacy and pride are markedly higher in Korn Ferry's award winners. Learn how to replicate their success. » more »
When an employee becomes combative during a difficult conversation, leaders can be more prepared with strategies to bring the temperature down, says a conflict specialist. » more »
An employee accused of misconduct has successfully argued he was unfairly sacked, with the Fair Work Commission accepting his summary dismissal was the result of a "misunderstanding", and marred by procedural failings. » more »
Employers can avoid costly refusals to their sponsorship applications by taking some simple steps, a migration expert says. Also in this article: the debate about underpayments and IR reforms heats up; top payroll errors; HR tech priorities; and more. » more »
Cross-functional efforts are improving employee onboarding in some organisations, but ownership of the overall process remains a problem for many, says HROnboard founder and CEO Peter Forbes. » more »
It was not unfair of an employer to dismiss a worker who was "hell bent" on travelling overseas for Christmas and took leave without approval, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » 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.
