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What does your organisation do differently during turbulent times? How could "fun" at work positively change your employees' behaviour? And how should employers manage workers who smoke? This week's blog posts from the HR Daily Community address these questions and more. » more »
The Federal Parliament's inquiry into workplace bullying reports that improving workplace culture is "the greatest investment that can be made" toward eliminating the problem, and advocates management targets for encouraging positive workplace behaviour. » more »
Can employers face legal risks for not implementing a workplace drug-testing regime? How should managers deal with workers who refuse to be tested? Is consistency required when dealing with positive drug-test results? Mills Oakley employment lawyers Luke Connolly and Allison Grant answer these questions and more - read or listen to their answers here. » more »
A manager's role in facilitating flexible work practices is of critical importance, according to a new Australian Institute of Management (AIM) white paper, which says not all managers will be equipped to deal with the challenges involved. » more »
An employee's ability to predict their work hours is vital for planning life outside of the office, but according to a recent report, more than two million Australians have little or no idea what time they'll finish each day. » more »
Including a "gardening leave" clause in executives' contracts is always a good idea, but doing so won't necessarily mean you can enforce it, says employment lawyer Emma Pritchard. » more »
Do you know which steps to take to protect your organisation's interests after an executive separation? In this presentation, Harmers COO Emma Pritchard explains:
Ongoing pressure to do more with less is creating a "crisis in thinking", says HR Daily Community blogger, David Klaasen. » more »
Understanding unconscious bias in the workplace - and taking steps to address it - can lead to more effective and adaptive decision-making, according to a new report from Melbourne Business School's Centre for Ethical Leadership. » more »
What is a normal period of notice payable when a senior executive's employment is terminated? Should contracts contain tiered restraints? How hard is it to renegotiate a clause in an executive contract once they have signed it? In her presentation earlier this month, Emma Pritchard of Harmers Workplace Lawyers provided listeners with information and guidance on how to best manage executive terminations. » more »
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