An employee whose friendship with a colleague broke down while they were on a holiday together, resulting in numerous workplace confrontations when they returned, has been awarded workers' compensation for a psychiatric injury. » more »
An HR team saw immediate results when it responded to high turnover among new employees with post-induction catch ups, and has since saved thousands through improved productivity and retention. » more »
Representing upcoming talent shortages in a simple graphic way has helped drive home the importance of workplace planning and win leadership support for it, according to an award-winning HR manager. » more »
A long-serving employee who belatedly admitted stealing from his employer has won compensation for unfair dismissal. » more »
Recruiting for personality fit in graduate programs is becoming increasingly important, as research indicates organisations are losing significant numbers of new hires due to poor cultural alignment. » more »
An employee who sent her employer's confidential client information to her private email account the day she resigned was fairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has found. » more »
A common mistake during mergers and acquisitions is focusing too much on managing the 'negative' aspects and overlooking opportunities for growth, says an HR leader who oversaw a challenging restructure. » more »
Recent Fair Work Commission rulings deal with abusive workplace behaviour; perceived bullying in competitive environments; and an important jurisdictional question. » more »
An employer has been ordered to reinstate an injured worker it sacked for being unfit for work, after its HR manager provided the CEO with "misconceived" advice. » more »
Certain practices during recruitment and onboarding are guaranteed to ensure new hires stay longer in their role, according to an HR leader at LinkedIn. » more »
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