A long-serving employee could have avoided dismissal had she been honest about drinking on the job, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article: the five characteristics of self-disruptive leaders; organisations lack change-readiness; and more. » more »
Salary projections for top HR managers are as much as $50k higher than a year ago, according to Robert Half's 2019 guide. Also in this article, the FWC has rejected that a casual employee's dismissal was a genuine redundancy; and more. » more »
HR professionals aren't taking full advantage of three "obvious" ways to ensure their organisation has the right talent, according to Deloitte's 2019 global human capital trends report. » more »
Procrastination among managers is becoming more common as a result of new technology and ways of working, leading to employee frustration and "deviant" behaviour, a Deakin Business School researcher says. » more »
A former NAB employee has failed to prove she was sacked because the bank needed someone to blame for the Royal Commission's findings. Also in this article, employee experience research, personal development portfolios, and more. » more »
Traditional networking is "over", according to a leadership expert who says an HR professional's "dormant ties" are the best assets to rely on to stay relevant and competitive at work. » more »
HR professionals are neither requesting feedback from, nor providing it to, candidates they engage with during the recruitment process, representing "a missed opportunity", according to a new study. » more »
Developing leaders' mindfulness is "the most effective tool" to boost overall organisational wellness, according to a researcher and leadership consultant. » more »
Proactive employees who "get things done" can become an organisational liability if their proactivity isn't "wise", in line with three behaviours. » more »
Equipping managers with the skills to recognise early warning signs of mental ill health increases employees' takeup of workplace assistance, a study has found. » more »
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Hall & Wilcox senior associate Clare Kerley will discuss areas including: handling complaints against senior staff; issues when managing 'star' performers; policy and contract considerations; and more.
