Preparation takes the heat out of combative workplace conversations
When an employee becomes combative during a difficult conversation, leaders can be more prepared with strategies to bring the temperature down, says a conflict specialist. » more »
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"Misunderstanding" led to unfair summary dismissal
An employee accused of misconduct has successfully argued he was unfairly sacked, with the Fair Work Commission accepting his summary dismissal was the result of a "misunderstanding", and marred by procedural failings. » more »
Sponsorship traps; Underpayments and IR reforms; HR tech priorities; and more
Employers can avoid costly refusals to their sponsorship applications by taking some simple steps, a migration expert says. Also in this article: the debate about underpayments and IR reforms heats up; top payroll errors; HR tech priorities; and more. » more »
Onboarding efforts increase, but 'ownership' lacking
Cross-functional efforts are improving employee onboarding in some organisations, but ownership of the overall process remains a problem for many, says HROnboard founder and CEO Peter Forbes. » more »
Employee fairly dismissed after taking unauthorised Christmas leave
It was not unfair of an employer to dismiss a worker who was "hell bent" on travelling overseas for Christmas and took leave without approval, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » 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 »
This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: an employer's adverse action appeal; whistleblower laws; workplace change; parental leave; "trumped up" performance allegations; and more... » more »
Employer discriminated against s-xually harassed worker
An employer discriminated against an employee in a sexual harassment investigation, by treating her less favourably than the co-worker accused of the conduct, a tribunal has ruled. » more »
Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar will clarify specific obligations and provide best practice tips. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access or register as a casual attendee. » more »
HR manager's adverse action ruling overturned
A court has overturned an employee's $160k compensation for adverse action, finding an HR manager was justified in dismissing an absent employee who refused to attend an independent medical examination. » more »
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