Seven "performance traps" cause people not to do what they're asked, creating headaches for their managers and HR, according to HR Daily Community blogger David Klaasen.
From 1 April, organisations with more than 100 employees will need to report on the gender composition of their workforce and boards, along with their gender pay equity strategies, and more.
A lot of recent litigation following redundancies has hinged on whether redeployment was a viable option, and HR professionals must consider a growing number of factors in deciding whether or not redeployment is a "reasonable" substitute, according to employment lawyer Murray Procter.
Employers that have permitted a culture of inappropriate emails and other poor behaviour can't simply pick and choose when they will discipline workers for misconduct, a Fair Work Commissioner has ruled.
Confusion and myths about innovation often lead HR professionals to see it as outside their sphere of influence; in fact, HR can foster and reinforce innovation in a number of key ways, says human capital expert Richard Kantor.
An organisation's total rewards system has a role to play in shaping an environment that is ripe for innovation, says Richard Kantor. Here's how it's done.
Whether making one role redundant or hundreds, HR professionals have a crucial part to play in ensuring organisations meet their extensive legal obligations and avoid claims from current and ex-employees.
Watch this webcast to:
ensure redundancies are 'genuine' under the Fair Work Act;
understand employees' entitlements if positions are made redundant;
develop sound redundancy criteria that minimise legal risks;
fulfil consultation and redeployment obligations;
manage a safe internal 'paper trail' about decision-making;
handle interactions with unions; and
add real value to the C-suite by informing decision-makers about their obligations.
Team-building exercises have always been popular, but often fail to create the sense of camaraderie they're designed for, according to HR Daily Community blogger Garie Dooley.
Contractors and labour hire workers can be a valuable asset to an organisation - or its biggest risk. If your company engages contingent labour, don't miss this presentation.
Businesses that use labour hire workers can reduce legal risks if they heed the lessons of a recent Fair Work Commission decision, which clarifies when a host will - and will not - be considered an employer, according to workplace lawyer Fiona Austin.
The challenges employers face in managing underperformance continue to intensify, in light of flexible work arrangements, psychosocial obligations, and more. Minimise your legal risks and maximise your outcomes by attending this HR Daily Premium webinar.
