New research on the impact of tattoos suggests employers have a reason to ban visible body art at work, but it's a fine line between doing what's best for the company and limiting workers' rights to self-expression, an academic says. » more »
> Fewer workers slacking off at year-end > Work-life balance a major turnover trigger > Financial stress hitting workplace productivity > International assignments on the rise > Gender pay disparity creating super gap » more »
> FWC fields feedback on "excessive leave" provisions > Most flexible work goals lack strategy > White-collar workers ready to change jobs > Discrimination remains high despite D&I efforts > New appointment in the HR space > Women let down by career development » more »
HR professionals must ensure they can offer the right kind of support to employees who wish to remain in the workplace after receiving a dementia diagnosis, advises an expert. » more »
Three in four employers required to report on gender metrics still fail to conduct a pay gap analysis, according to a report card identifying areas that are "ripe for action". » more »
Workplace flexibility and countering stereotypes are both crucial to move more working mothers into executive roles, but women also need to help themselves and each other to force change, says a top HR manager. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has delivered a scathing rebuke to an employer that failed to consult with a worker about making her role redundant while she was recovering from cancer. » more »
Employers must swap "lofty statements of intent" for honest conversations about race to create more productive and safe organisations, says a diversity expert. » more »
Employees facing criminal charges are "more common than you'd think", according to a legal expert, who advises simple rules for employers to follow in determining a course of action. » more »
Employers that require information about an employee's medical condition can direct them to attend a medical examination, but must take care to ensure the direction is "lawful and reasonable" an employment lawyer warns. » more »
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