Taking a pre-prepared termination letter into a disciplinary meeting is a "classic example" of how employers trip up on procedural fairness when dismissing employees, says a workplace lawyer. » more »
In this highly practical webinar, relational strategist Julia Palmer will share critical communication and networking techniques to help HR professionals future-proof themselves in the 'human age', and build meaningful connections in their organisation. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access. » more »
An employee who was dismissed for serious misconduct was not afforded procedural fairness partly because her employer failed to take into account her "quiet and timid" personality, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
The way we work today is making workplaces feel lonely, and HR can play a bigger role in giving employees a sense of belonging, new research shows. » more »
Long-tenured employees are sometimes overlooked in workplace culture, engagement and transformation efforts, but losing these employees and their knowledge can be devastating. This webcast sets out how to reengage them to become "second-half heroes". » more »
The Fair Work Commission has awarded $9000 in compensation to an employee it found was unfairly dismissed after an aggressive altercation with a co-worker. » more »
Managing workplace grievances can become quite complex, and this week HR Daily Community member Vince Scopelliti has set out some key principles to follow when responding to complaints. » more »
Employers cannot expect to solve their attrition problems by acquiring more and more talent, and must shift their focus to internal mobility, according to a Bersin Deloitte Consulting expert. » more »
The Federal Circuit Court has deemed an individual's financial situation almost irrelevant compared to the need for deterrence, in personally fining a him $39,000 for underpaying workers. » more »
A proposal to introduce new federal anti-discrimination legislation is likely to have a zero net effect on workplaces, but does highlight the need for proper debate of how employers regulate employees' conduct, a law scholar says. » more »
As the end of the year approaches, tensions start to run high, and minor quibbles quickly become full-blown conflicts. This webinar will discuss early warning signs and preventative steps for short- and long-term cultural impact.
