Time to "operationalise" workplace psychological safety
Building psychologically safe workplaces requires employers not just to encourage the right behaviours but to "operationalise" this approach, a specialist says. » more »
Health, wellbeing & safety (688 items)
How HR can "seize the moment" for employee wellbeing
Destigmatising mental health is one of three key action areas for HR that will improve employee wellbeing as workplaces move through their COVID experience. » more »
What to expect among 2021's HR 'hot spots'
HR's challenges around remote and flexible working will continue to develop in 2021, while compliance is an area that "will come back with a vengeance", an employment lawyer says. » more »
Employer must abide by 'unfair' psych assessment, dismissal upheld
The fact that a psychological assessment process lacked transparency was not enough to render an employee's dismissal unfair, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in rejecting an employee's appeal. » more »
Webcast: Best and emerging practices in employee wellbeing
The pandemic has given wellbeing the attention it has long deserved, with more employers than ever now making it a top priority. This webcast discusses which programs and initiatives make the most difference, where investment is best directed, and what outcomes you can expect to achieve. » more »
Emerging HR model leaves employees "net better off"
Cutting-edge HR leaders exhibit a new ethos, pursue new skills and develop new collaborations, according to a report that says their approach leaves employees "net better off" in six ways. » more »
Biodata-driven strategy tackles mental health and productivity
An organisation that identified burnout as a major threat to its business, even before the pandemic hit, says a combination of biodata, surveys and trend analysis is helping HR to understand the risk and tailor its response. » more »
Expelled on-hire worker reinstated to host site
The Fair Work Commission has ordered a labour hire company to reinstate a sacked on-hire worker to his role, against the host employer's wishes. » more »
Dismissing employee after two-year absence was unfair
Dismissing an employee who had been absent for more than two years was unfair, the Fair Work Commission has ruled, because the employer lacked evidence he would be unable to perform the inherent requirements of his role in the future. » more »
WFH charter too rigid for employers; Measuring remote productivity; and more
A proposed charter for working from home would be a setback for flexibility, an employer group says. Also in this article, how remote productivity measures are failing, and leaders' role in reducing 'overwork'. » more »
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HR hot spots 2021
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
