An employee has been awarded workers' compensation after proving that an increased workload, tension with her supervisor, and changes to her flexible work arrangements contributed to a psychological injury. » more »
An employer has failed, on appeal, to establish it had reasonable business grounds to refuse an employee's flexible work request. » more »
The Federal Circuit Court has ordered a sacked HR coordinator to pay $35k in costs, after he unreasonably refused his former employer's settlement offers. Also in this article, recent adverse action and redundancy decisions, workplace learning needs to double, and more. » more »
The promise of flexibility is becoming fundamental to the recruitment processes and employment brands of many organisations, new research suggests. » more »
Watch this webcast to learn about business case and ROI considerations, how to make 'all roles flex', overcoming challenges to workplace flexibility, and more. » more »
Seven principles help ensure the success of flexible work programs and "take them to the next level", an HR expert says. » more »
LinkedIn has named the most-viewed HR profiles on its platform in 2018. Also in this article, landmark research reveals a "sobering" side-effect of employers' health programs; workplaces aren't safe for employees to be their whole selves; and more. » more »
Flexible work is still too often considered a 'perk' for working parents, when its true value lies in attracting, engaging and retaining staff while boosting productivity and business results. Watch this webcast to learn about business case and ROI considerations, how to make 'all roles flex', overcoming challenges to workplace flexibility, and more. » more »
Flexible work can deliver a net benefit of up to four per cent of revenue to employers, but they are better off introducing the arrangements gradually, experts advise. » more »
In an industry "ripe for disruption", Transdev's flexible work strategy is helping to attract, engage and retain a more diverse workforce than ever before, according to its head of talent. » more »
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Hall & Wilcox senior associate Clare Kerley will discuss areas including: handling complaints against senior staff; issues when managing 'star' performers; policy and contract considerations; and more.
