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2020's most in-demand HR jobs; and CEO profiles changing
HR specialists are particularly in demand in NSW, Queensland and Victoria, while larger organisations in South Australia, Western Australia, and the ACT are recruiting more generalists, according to a new report. » more »
"Misunderstanding" dismissal appeal fails; Pay takes centre stage; and more
An employer has failed to appeal an unfair dismissal ruling against it; pay transparency is in the spotlight; workplaces lack formal mental health strategies; and more. » more »
Employer criticised for fabricated resignation and "contemptuous" attitude
An employee has convinced the Fair Work Commission an HR manager fabricated her dismissal after she took sick leave. » more »
Employee education halves customer abuse incidents
A pilot program has demonstrated that training frontline employees to understand and cope with customer misbehaviour can significantly reduce such incidents and their associated costs. » more »
"Appalling" redundancy process "left much to be desired"
The Fair Work Commission has described an employer's redundancy process as "appalling" in ordering it to compensate a general manager for unfair dismissal. » more »
'Vision' issues a key challenge for leaders
Transformational leadership is becoming acutely critical due to the rate of change and disruption in workplaces, but many leaders remain 'transactional', according to a management expert. » more »
Claims of homophobic persecution were 'blatant dishonesty'
An employee's unfair dismissal appeal has been rejected, with the Fair Work Commission accepting that his dishonesty and refusal to comply with reasonable directions warranted termination. » more »
Support for HR practitioners 'practically non-existent'
Many HR practitioners don't feel psychologically safe in their workplace, and perceive that very little tailored support is available, according to research. » more »
Future bullying risks require careful consideration; 74-year-old worker reinstated
The Fair Work Commission full bench has stressed the importance of not jumping to conclusions about future bullying risks involving absent workers; and an employer has been ordered to reinstate an employee sacked due to his age. » more »
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