Proactive career planning mitigates job insecurity
Workers who proactively engage in career planning and skill development can reduce the stress and career dissatisfaction that comes with job insecurity, new research shows. » more »
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HR manager displayed "absence of compassion" in constructive dismissal
An HR manager displayed the "antithesis of appropriate, professional and acceptable employment relations practice" in directing an employee's transfer, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
BHP defends challenge to in-house labour hire; Employee/contractor test criticised
BHP has defended a union's challenge to its in-house labour hire model; and the Federal Court has criticised traditional contractor tests for producing "ambiguity, inconsistency and contradiction". » more »
Employee's language not "optimal", but didn't warrant dismissal
An employer has been ordered to reinstate an employee it sacked for using racially divisive language in a team meeting, after the Fair Work Commission found the comments weren't intended as an insult. » more »
'Confusing' policies no excuse for viewing p-rn at work
An employee's confusion about Qantas' workplace policies didn't justify his decision to view p-rnographic content at work, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
This week's top stories in brief
The week's biggest HR stories cover: new JobKeeper criteria; a fresh take on flexible work; agile HR; and more. » more »
JobKeeper eligibility criteria softened
The Federal Government is injecting an extra $15.6 million into the JobKeeper scheme, reversing some of the tightened eligibility rules announced as part of 'JobKeeper 2.0'. » more »
Webcast: Managing sick leave, illness and absence
It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. In this webcast, a workplace lawyer discusses legal issues and considerations relating to personal leave entitlements, sick leave policies, dismissing sick employees, and more. » more »
"Bandaid solutions" holding back HR innovation
Instead of looking for ways to return to "business as usual", employers could use the continuing uncertainty to turn their short-term workplace changes into long-term innovation strategies. » more »
Four guiding principles for agile HR
Most organisations don't yet have a defined strategy or plan to guide their shift towards agile HR, but four principles can guide them, says a Gartner VP. » more »
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Uncovering workplace culture trouble spots
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
