Leaders have "rare opportunity" to redefine BAU
The "more human" leadership traits that came to the fore during the pandemic will be crucial to maintain while organisations continue recovering from its impact, according to new research. » more »
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HR's wellbeing crucial to 'helping the helpers'
Cisco's HR team has added an inward focus this year to minimise risks of burning out while providing high levels of support to the business. » more »
Employee wins maximum comp after rescinding resignation
An employer that went ahead with an employee's termination after he asked to rescind his resignation has been ordered to pay him maximum compensation. » more »
Pregnant worker loses redundancy dispute; New dismissal rulings; and more
An employer has been cleared of unfair dismissal after making a pregnant worker's role redundant, causing her to lose her work visa. Also in this article: new rulings on mandatory vaccinations, workplace investigations, casual employees, and more. » more »
NAB employee's jail term highlights evolving fraud risks
The jail term handed down to an NAB employee this week sends a timely reminder to HR about managing increasing fraud risks. » more »
Stay-home direction was "appropriate", but employer couldn't deduct leave
The Fair Work Commission has ordered an employer to re-credit personal leave to nine employees, even though directing them to stay home over COVID exposure concerns was "rational and appropriate". » more »
Three WFH 'trouble spots' clarified
Many employers are still grappling with what they're responsible for when employees are working from home. In this week's featured HR Daily Community post, workplace lawyer Jonathan Mamaril sheds light on three key trouble spots. » more »
Carer's leave ruling a "double whammy" for employer
Employers that tried to help employees during the pandemic by allowing them to take personal/carer's leave are now at risk of having to re-credit it, a workplace lawyer warns in light of a new ruling. » more »
Employer ordered to re-credit mistakenly approved carer's leave
An employer that made a "genuine mistake" in allowing a worker to use carer's leave during COVID has been ordered to re-credit it. » more »
"Safe spaces" foster feedback that drives innovation
Employers can get much more value from their feedback systems and surveys by removing the "fear" that often surrounds them, Elmo's HR leader says. » more »
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