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Swift sacking of abusive “burnout” hoon backed by Fair Work Commission: when it is okay to sack someone?
Given that dismissal of an employee is not always straightforward, and subject to appeal under unfair or unlawful dismissal laws, the question “when is it okay to sack someone?” is…
How a Strong Workplace Culture Can Underpin Motivation of Employees Returning After the Summer Break
The summer break is something most of us look forward to. However, the break can certainly have both positive and negative effects on employee motivation and productivity. Some employees return…
How a strong workplace culture can prevent unnecessary absenteeism
Companies with poor workplace cultures often experience high levels of absenteeism, including sick leave. Many employers and managers would have noted a staff member taking what appears to be more…
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…
