FWC approves award changes for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 downturn
The Fair Work Commission has shown it is open to varying award conditions to help employers retain workers despite drastically reduced business conditions. » more »
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Emotionally intelligent leaders key in a crisis
Today's challenging times call for leaders with high emotional intelligence to guide their teams to deliver results, says an expert. » more »
Employers make quick shift to 'virtual' recruitment
Some employers are now managing unprecedented numbers of job applicants in the wake of COVID-19, while navigating new virtual hiring processes to comply with social distancing rules. » more »
Employee can't claim "assumed" dismissal was unfair
The Fair Work Commission has questioned an employee's decision to assume his employment had ended and claim unfair dismissal, in circumstances where his employer denied the action. » more »
Errand requests, giving the finger, and "animus" not bullying
A team leader who allegedly treated an employee like a personal assistant, spoke down to her and made rude hand gestures was not engaging in workplace bullying, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
Webcast: Coronavirus and the workplace Q&A
The coronavirus pandemic is posing many completely new HR challenges for employers. In this webcast, HR Law practice group leader Kristin Ramsey answers employers' most pressing questions about their responsibilities and obligations. » more »
Webcast: Personal & accessorial liability update
The ways in which HR and other leaders can be held personally liable for workplace issues continue to evolve in light of recent legislation and court rulings. This webinar unpacks the key risks and how to mitigate them. » more »
Stressed worker fairly sacked after insubordination and hostile texts
An employee who refused to return her company vehicle and sent hostile texts to HR while on leave for work-related stress was fairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Flexible work shifts out of the "Goldilocks" zone
Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, remote working has quickly shifted from a nice "option" for employees to something they "must" do, and it's bound to cause cultural and engagement issues, experts say. » more »
'Employee voice' helps resolve more disputes
Employers can maximise the likelihood of resolving workplace conflict while reducing unwanted turnover by providing employees with meaningful opportunities for "voice", a new study has found. » more »
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Despite all the attention paid to performance management in recent years, both employees and employers remain largely dissatisfied with current approaches and their results. This webinar will discuss what's working, and what's not, in the performance space.
