HR inundated with requests to support working parents
Working parents currently require more support than ever to maintain their productivity, but there's no one size fits all approach to providing it, specialists say. » more »
Parents & carers (73 items)
"Sandwich" employees' productivity to take a hit
A high proportion of Australia's most experienced workers are juggling caring responsibilities for their children and retired parents at the same time, and the potential toll on their health and their productivity was huge even before the coronavirus started having an impact, an expert warns. » more »
Zero compensation for unfair sacking overturned; Cases wrap; PPL changes; more
An employee who was unfairly sacked but received no compensation because she was 'incompetent' has successfully appealed the ruling. Also in this article, new rulings on bullying, contract breaches, PIPs and harassment; changes flagged for PPL; and more. » 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 »
Parental leave policies undone by lack of practical support
When it comes to retaining and boosting the productivity of new parents at work, policy is important, but success really hinges on providing the right practical support, says an expert. » more »
Webcast: Best practices in parental leave
Gone are the days when parental leave was just a matter of compliance. Watch this webcast to understand how workplace parental practices can give employers a competitive advantage, boosting productivity, innovation, employer branding and retention. » more »
Work among biggest concerns of people affected by cancer
Work is one of the biggest concerns for people affected by cancer, but employers can help alleviate it by providing appropriate support. » more »
Family-friendly practices help defeat discrimination claim
A director who complained one employee had "pulled the family card" when she missed work for "family reasons", did not discriminate on the grounds of gender or family responsibilities against another employee who he allegedly said cried "like a girl", a tribunal has found. » more »
Double maternity leave at half pay not counted towards service; Gig workers happier; and more
An employee who spread 16 weeks of maternity leave pay over 32 weeks has failed to convince a court that the extra 16 weeks should also count towards her service. Also in this article: recent dismissal rulings; Australia and New Zealand's best employers; and why gig workers have better mental health than the rest of the working population. » more »
"Disrespectful" approaches mar parents' return to work
Most employers are simply not engaging in effective or supportive conversations around what being a parent means or what returning-to-work employees need, says a performance and leadership expert. » more »
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