Case study: Engaging and retaining a highly casual workforce
Continually updating its approach to managing casuals has helped ICC Sydney achieve an enviable retention rate, its HR director says. » more »
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Employer's talk of regular work established "expectation"
A worker with less than six months' permanent employment has convinced a court she had an expectation of continuing, regular and systematic work since her earlier days as a casual employee, entitling her to unfair dismissal rights. » more »
Woolworths apologises for underpaying workers $300 million
Woolworths Group has offered an unreserved apology after a review found it has underpaid some 5,700 salaried employees. » more »
Time to overhaul 'fragmented and unsettled' investigations framework
Workplace investigations in Australia intersect with legislation that's often "complex, fragmented and unsettled", causing confusion about employers' obligations and rights, according to an expert who is calling for reform. » more »
Public service to quit "HR speak"; Kmart reskilling; Wellness at HPE; and more
The Australian Public Service is overhauling its approach to HR, including by avoiding "HR speak". Also in this article, Kmart embarks on upskilling; Hewlett Packard Enterprise ups the ante on parental leave and wellness; and much more. » more »
CEO threats justified employee's dismissal
An employee has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission that he was dismissed by his employer for lodging a workers' compensation claim, rather than due to misconduct that included threatening its CEO. » more »
Annualised wage clauses herald "enormous" admin work
Employers that don't act now risk being caught out by the new requirements of annualised salary clauses in modern awards, says a legal expert. » more »
Watercooler banter unlocks collaboration and innovation
Simple tweaks to an organisation's structure and work environment can foster the types of informal interactions that significantly improve collaboration and innovation, new research shows. » more »
Webcast: Sponsoring overseas talent update
Since last year's sponsorship changes, the rate of visa refusals has been increasing, and at significant cost to nominating organisations. Watch this short webcast for tips on minimising the financial risks of recruiting overseas talent. » more »
This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: top HR challenges; redundancies; 'negative' leaders; unfair dismissal; deceptive confidence; and more... » more »
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