The Federal Government rightly prioritised speed over perfection in rolling out pandemic business supports, but design flaws could "bite" in the coming months if they don't get urgent attention, according to a new thinktank report. » more »
Most employers were quick to freeze salaries in the wake of COVID-19, but the proportion actually reducing employees' pay has been growing, according to new research by Korn Ferry. » more »
With the Federal Government urging a return to business as usual by July, employers have to consider some important questions about how they'll approach the transition, a workplace lawyer says. » more »
Phasing out the JobKeeper scheme, rather than suddenly ending it, is one of several suggested measures to ensure a smooth labour market recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. » more »
Experiencing job insecurity can change an individual's personality for the worse, an Australian study spanning nearly a decade has found. » more »
Underpayments continues to be a hot HR topic. Qantas has committed to backpaying more than $7m; Merivale is facing a $74m class action; Casuals say an underpayments scandal will deter them from applying; and more. » more »
An employer has failed to prove its overtime changes, which caused a worker's psychological injury, were an 'administrative action' that should preclude it from compensating her. Also in this article, new cases on bullying, employee deception, redundancy and more; pay growth predictions for 2020... » more »
HR specialists are particularly in demand in NSW, Queensland and Victoria, while larger organisations in South Australia, Western Australia, and the ACT are recruiting more generalists, according to a new report. » more »
Pay rates look set to remain fairly flat in 2020, but some HR roles will fare better than others. Also in this article, Josh Bersin says it's time to simplify employee benefits; gender equality progress remains underwhelming; and more. » more »
HR functions will become a limiting factor for businesses if they do not effectively harness emerging technologies to counter the challenging labour market, according to a Gartner expert. » more »
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When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
