Employers that aren't meeting their productivity goals should take a step back and focus on engagement, according to a study that shows engaged employees are at least three times more likely to support productivity initiatives than their disengaged colleagues, while disengaged workers will actively frustrate the process. » more »
An employee who under-performed for several years and was "apathetic" about his job has been awarded compensation, after his dismissal was found to be warranted, but poorly handled. » more »
Steering clear of trendy new tools - or "shiny balls" - can help HR teams overcome the biggest obstacle to effectively implementing new technology, according to an international expert. » more »
Resilience is the main determinant of workplace success, but HR professionals must ensure their own house is in order before trying to build other employees' strength in this area, warns a specialist. » more »
Partners of women who give birth via caesarean sections do not automatically become "primary carers" for their new babies, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in a dispute about paid parental leave. » more »
Shared services operating models are becoming more prevalent, and their rise heralds a shift in HR professionals' roles and requisite skillsets, says Accenture Australia operations lead Russell Ives. » more »
A large employer that failed to fully engage its HR department in important investigations of safety breaches has been ordered to reinstate two employees. » more »
A successful candidate who claimed his employer misrepresented the nature and likely duration of his role during the recruitment process has failed in his bid for damages. » more »
Leaders who reduce HR's autonomy and relegate the function to an advisory role are acting well within their rights, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in dismissing an HR manager's unfair dismissal claim. » more »
A supervisor found to be unfairly dismissed after sending a p-rnographic email at work has been denied reinstatement, after the Fair Work Commission ruled it was reasonable to expect higher standards from a leader than from regular employees. » more »
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