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Culture "reset" could have prevented bullying dismissals
An employer could have prevented two unfair dismissal claims by resetting its workplace culture and reinforcing the line between banter and bullying, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Workplace wellbeing efforts ignore critical factor
HR professionals must move beyond a "quick fix", risk-based approach to wellbeing and address the systemic factors that influence employee health, an HR academic says. » more »
Australia gaining ground in 'total talent readiness'
Australia has jumped to fourth place in the world for 'total talent readiness', with research suggesting it is in a stronger position than ever to address the talent crisis, while highlighting key areas to address. » more »
In-house labour hire: 'watch this space'
With traditional labour hire facing challenges on multiple fronts, an in-house model is an option for some employers, but not without risk, an employment lawyer says. » more »
"Big black b-stard" was not a racial slur: FWC
An employee's dismissal for making a racial comment was unfair because his employer didn't properly consider the context of the remark, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Employer used "unreliable" medical evidence to sack 73-year-old worker
It was unfair of an employer to sack a 73-year-old employee with nearly four decades' service on the basis of one medical assessment, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Inaction after suicide attempt was a "systemic failure"
The Fair Work Commission has found an employee was fairly sacked for being intoxicated at work, but chastised his employer for its response to his workplace suicide attempt. » more »
STEM talent wars drive Telstra's EVP focus
Telstra is ramping up its EVP messaging to attract specialist tech talent, amid challenges associated with its high-profile restructure, and growing competition from start-ups. » more »
Written consultation overlooked "regrettably often" in redundancies; and more
In a case that illustrates the importance of giving employees timely, accurate information in writing about major workplace changes, a redundancy that occurred for legitimate reasons has been deemed an unfair dismissal. » more »
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