Be "forewarned and forearmed" about seasonal stress
The lead up to Christmas and the end of the year causes 'seasonal stress' to rise, but there are practical steps HR can take to alleviate the strain, a psychologist says. » more »
Health, wellbeing & safety (564 items)
One-off mistake created serious risk, justified dismissal
An employee who was sacked for applying the wrong protocol when an unexpected safety incident occurred has failed to win reinstatement, despite his unblemished nine-year work record. » more »
Seeking medical information about absent employees
Managing ill and injured employees can become incredibly complex, so it's important for employers to remember they have a clear right to seek medical information to help them in the process, according to a workplace lawyer. » more »
Performance and promotions contradict psychological injury claim
An employee who was "committed and achieving" at work has failed to prove, some years later, that he was developing a compensable psychological injury at the time. » more »
Webcast: Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar clarifies specific obligations and provide best practice tips. » more »
Premium skills set for pay rises; Avoiding an underpayments scandal; 'Emotional' work; and more
Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more. » more »
HR demand and pay in 2020; Employee benefits too complex; and more
Pay rates look set to remain fairly flat in 2020, but some HR roles will fare better than others. Also in this article, Josh Bersin says it's time to simplify employee benefits; gender equality progress remains underwhelming; and more. » more »
Excessive hours, lack of support forced manager to resign
An employer's damage control following the demise of a workplace romance focused too much on a manager's conduct and not enough on his workload, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
'Bold and brave' action required on workplace mental health
Employers have made great strides with early interventions to tackle mental ill health, but they are still failing to address the workplace root causes, according to an injury prevention expert. » more »
Parental leave nixes bullying claim; Unfair dismissal wrap; Flu warning; and more
A stop-bullying application from an employee on parental leave has failed. Also in this article, a wrap of recent unfair dismissal rulings; employers recognised for high engagement with workplace giving; and more. » more »
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HR hot spots 2020
The employment and industrial relations space continues to be a hive of activity, with further legal reforms and important court rulings imminent. This webinar will discuss the most crucial developing issues.
