Crucial hiring metrics to monitor in a downturn
Maintaining a close eye on five specific recruitment metrics will be essential to pinpoint and address costly inefficiencies during the downturn, says PageUp's head of insights. » more »
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Eight workforce planning priorities to assess and reset
With the current crisis calling for a more strategic approach to workforce management, an industry advisor has outlined eight key themes that will help employers get ahead of the curve. » more »
Disciplinary process 'fair, thorough', adverse action claim fails
An employee was sacked because his poor performance exposed his employer to an "unacceptable level of risk", the Federal Circuit Court has ruled in rejecting his adverse action claim. » more »
Performance sackings and procedural fairness during COVID-19
Dismissing employees for poor performance can be challenging at the best of times, but in the current environment, where employees have less to lose by making a claim, it's even more of a minefield. » more »
Biometrics objector's reinstatement to be reconsidered
An employee who was unfairly dismissed for refusing to use his employer's fingerprint scanners has convinced the Fair Work Commission to reconsider his request for reinstatement. » more »
JobKeeper program review; FWO slams underpayments; and more
The JobKeeper program will be reviewed next month to adjust for anomalies, misuse, and potential adjustment of its finish date, the Prime Minister has confirmed. Also in this article, the FWO slams big businesses' non-compliance with the FW Act; further changes to EA regulations; and more. » more »
This week's top stories in brief
The week's biggest HR stories cover: planning a 'COVIDSafe' workplace; adjusting goals and KPIs; leaders that 'thrive' versus 'survive'; return to work issues; and more. » more »
Developing "cultural plasticity"; Re-engaging teams post-COVID-19; and more
In this week's featured post, HR Daily Community member Suzanne Gavrilovic discusses a new definition of workplace culture, and highlights the need for "cultural plasticity". Community members are also blogging about re-engaging teams in a post-COVID-19 workplace, harnessing online meetings, and more » more »
FWC gives green light to JobKeeper payment dispute; Dismissal claims on the rise
The Fair Work Commission has ruled it does have jurisdiction to deal with JobKeeper underpayment disputes, in rejecting an attempt by Qantas to throw out an employee's claim. » more »
PIP wasn't necessary, performance dismissal was fair: FWC
It was unreasonable for an employee to require a formal plan to understand how she could meet her employer's performance expectations, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in rejecting her unfair dismissal claim. » more »
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