Questionable psych injuries require consistent response
The steps employers should take at the first complaints of a work-related psychological injury are quite simple, but too often overlooked, according to specialists. » more »
Absenteeism (91 items)
FWC slams "highly erroneous" dismissal procedure
An employer that mistakenly believed it was justified in dismissing an employee who was absent for more than three months could potentially have relied on a different - but valid - reason for termination, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
ROI on wellness guaranteed - now to maximise it
Employers can expect a return on investment from even the most basic wellness programs, but if they want to achieve outstanding results, their approach - and the way it's promoted - must be tailored, says corporate wellness expert Kash Thomson. » more »
Webcast: Achieving a return on wellbeing investment
More employers than ever are introducing health and wellbeing programs, but achieving a return on investment requires a strategy, not just good intentions. Watch this webcast to understand how to get the most from your initiatives. » more »
HR's "power profiles", mobile learning mismatch, and more
> Mobile learning still in its infancy > LinkedIn reveals HR's "power profiles" > Employers can "maybe" act on Ashley Madison fallout > Workplace interventions needed for costly alcohol issues > Three keys to effective onboarding » more »
When is a direction "lawful and reasonable"?
Employers that require information about an employee's medical condition can direct them to attend a medical examination, but must take care to ensure the direction is "lawful and reasonable" an employment lawyer warns. » more »
Webcast: Managing and dismissing ill and injured workers
Managing an ill, injured or absent employee back into, or out of, the workplace requires a cautious approach. This webcast will help you ensure every step taken minimises rather than adds to your organisation's legal risks. » more »
HR presumptions about illness cause $170k discrimination bill
An organisation unlawfully discriminated against an employee when it acted on an HR manager's misinterpretion of advice about the worker's medical condition, a court has found. » more »
Which HR roles are in demand, how to reduce "emotional labour", and more
> HR demand concentrated in three key areas > How to reduce the effects of "emotional labour" > Six steps to more authentic employer branding » more »
Workplace absences require "active" management
Employers that wait for repeated or extended absences to become an issue before taking action could find themselves having to "start from scratch" when it comes to managing a worker back into or out of the workplace, says Ashurst senior associate Shannon Chapman. » more »
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