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 »
More stringent performance management processes are set to drive an increase in bullying and discrimination complaints this year, warns an employment lawyer. » more »
A new study has highlighted the top reasons employees and managers fail to accomplish their intended work. In other research, knowledge and opinions we round up today, an employment lawyer warns against zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies; a data specialist sets ground rules for predictive analytics; and more. » more »
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