COVID-19 is highlighting a big gap between what employees want from their employers and what organisations are prioritising, new research shows. Meanwhile Victorian employers are being urged to create 'workforce bubbles' as the State considers how to safely re-open for business. » more »
A 'whole self' approach to wellbeing and communication has enabled an award-winning health employer to 'reinvent' the culture that typifies its industry. » more »
An employee has failed to claim he was unfairly dismissed for coughing in a nurse's face while she took his temperature. Meanwhile "legacy" JobKeeper employers will retain some stand down flexibilities under proposed changes to the scheme. » more »
Mars Australia has evolved its approach to workplace wellbeing, ensuring its program responds quickly to feedback and nuances in what employees need and value most. » more »
Employee wellbeing now ranks at the top of HR's priorities, but looking ahead the challenge of keeping employees engaged and motivated looms large, new research shows. » more »
COVID-19 has caused unfair dismissal claims and stand down disputes to skyrocket. Also in this article: gender pay progress stalls; mental health is the biggest issue facing employers; and more. » more »
The Fair Work Commission has accepted that an employer dismissed a manager for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of her role, after she requested workplace changes that were more akin to "outcomes" than reasonable adjustments. » more »
Managing sick employees on an ad hoc basis increases the risk of claims and undocumented absences, making it critical for employers to enforce clear sick leave policies, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. In this webcast, a workplace lawyer discusses legal issues and considerations relating to personal leave entitlements, sick leave policies, dismissing sick employees, and more. » more »
Wellbeing is becoming an increasingly important factor in creating a cohesive, thriving work environment, but experts say it's up to team leaders to foster the environment required for their employees to flourish. » more »
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HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
