Is it lawful to ask a candidate about their workers' compensation history? Or to use positive discrimination to balance a team? How long can employers keep job applicants' details? These questions and more are answered here. » more »
It's never been easier to learn so much about prospective candidates before hiring them, but with the extra knowledge comes new decision-making risks. Watch this webcast to understand the key issues in this space, and how to manage them. » more »
A new case clarifies that documented or not, employers that offer flexible work can face liability for injuries that occur while employees work from home. Then, read why 'dinosaur' ASX 200 companies won't add women to their boards; where leadership pipelines are failing; and more. » more »
Employers should make flexibility the "default position" for how work is performed to increase the workforce participation of older workers and people with disability, Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says. » more »
Fostering workplace inclusion through language will always be an ongoing process, and employers that fail to change their definitions of "normal" language could be damaging culture and productivity, a diversity expert warns. » more »
'Blind' recruitment is one small step organisations can take to reduce discrimination, but it's far from being a silver bullet, an organisational psychologist says. » more »
The Australian Human Rights Commission has suggested it should be easier for employees to pursue workplace discrimination claims in court, in a major report on age and disability discrimination. » more »
Most employees affected by cancer fear being unfairly treated at work, highlighting an important role for HR to play in preventing discrimination, according to a legal specialist. » more »
An employer's narrow focus on reasonable adjustments resulted in discrimination, a tribunal has found. Meanwhile, new research shows the "startling" difference between salaries of top-tier male and female managers; how Male Champions of Change organisations have progressed gender diversity; and what organisations are doing to counter expected skills gaps. » more »
New reports indicate how employers should embed a culture change focus in leadership development, and the financial benefits of having more women in C-suite roles. Also, the new Sex Discrimination Commissioner chats to HR Daily; an employer has been fined over unpaid internships; a specialist shares tips for more engaging surveys; and more. » more »
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Never has there been so much complexity and confusion around the legalities of engaging casual, contingent and labour hire workers. This webinar will clarify legislative developments, plans for reform, and practical considerations and steps for HR.
