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The New Year’s Key Workplace Challenges
What HR and management professionals must consider going into 2017 The world is not all that predictable right now. Politically speaking there is an elephant in the room, which…
How “conflict competency” skills help to resolve workplace conflicts more effectively
A recent article in HR Monthly online discussed how to stop workplace conflicts before there was an “irretrievable breakdown” in the relationship between the parties involved. The article calls for…
Report reveals an organisation where women are twice as likely to be the victims of sexual harassment than women in other workplaces
In August 2016, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick released a report into gender for a major law enforcement agency in Australia, and concluded the organisation had a widespread behavioural…
Sacking of sex abuser found to be procedurally unfair but upheld by Fair Work Commission
The employer of a manager jailed for child sex abuse denied him procedural fairness and should have obtained external advice before sacking him, but the FWC has found the dismissal…
Better drafting of agreements otherwise litigation inevitable, judge warns
Litigation is inevitable warns a senior member of the Federal Court’s IR panel if those who draft enterprise agreements choose to use euphemisms as a means to conceal the parties’…
Why incidents of workplace harassment or discrimination require the attention of expert investigators
All employers have an ethical and legal responsibility to ensure that their workplaces are safe and comfortable environments for every employee. If incidents of harassment or bullying occur in your…
How outsourcing the weakest parts of your HR function can lead to greater productivity and growth
A senior Australian government advisor has claimed that Australian businesses are failing to pursue opportunities and hindering economic growth, with lacklustre managerial practices responsible. In an effort to address weak…
Domestic violence victim’s sacking over work absences found to be unfair: lack of HR expertise cited
The FWC has found a lack of HR expertise could have been a factor after a law firm unfairly dismissed a domestic violence victim for repeated unexplained absences. The firm…
Do you need assistance in drawing up your Employee Contracts?
Written employment contracts between employees and employers are good practice and are becoming increasingly common in Australian workplaces. However when drawing them up, it’s wise to access informed and expert…
