Editor’s note: Due to technical difficulties, some of our emails didn’t reach you last month. We’re back up and running now – but in case you missed anything, here’s a roundup of what we published recently:
Articles and infographics
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HR guidance: How to approach WGEA gender equality targets in an era of DEI backlash
In a climate where diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are under scrutiny, how can HR help ensure their organisation’s gender equality targets stay on track? Employment lawyer Emma Lutwyche shares her perspective. Read more.
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Infographic: HR’s guide to ensuring fairness in your return-to-office strategy
Employees are increasingly being incentivised to return to office, according to recent research, but experts warn a ‘fairness gap’ is growing between in-office and work-from-home employees. Download this infographic for tips to design a fair return to work plan.
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Legal column: When can a verbal agreement be legally binding at work?
Several recent cases heard by the Fair Work Commission suggest verbal agreements in the workplace can carry more legal weight than some employers realise. Explore three relevant legal cases and the learnings for HR. Read more.
- HR insights: 6 research-backed reasons that employees quit their jobs
For decades, businesses have treated employee retention as a slow-moving game of chess, focused on incremental shifts in satisfaction. But research suggests that half of all resignations are triggered not by a slow burn, but a sudden jolt. Anthony Klotz, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at UCL School of Management – who coined the term ‘The Great Resignation’ – explains. Read more. - Career resource: 8 things to consider when making the leap from corporate HR to your own consultancy A seasoned HR leader with 17 years’ experience running her own HR consultancy firm, offers her advice to those looking to launch and scale their own business. Read more.
- HR insights: Why your workforce isn’t getting into a committed relationship with AI
Adoption rates tell you people are using AI. They tell you nothing about whether your workforce can create value with it – and that gap is about to decide which organisations thrive, writes Dr Sean Gallagher. Read more. - Legal column: The legal consequences of mishandling workplace investigations. An employee was recently awarded over $36,000 by the Fair Work Commission due to flaws in her employer’s workplace investigation process. What can HR learn from this decision? Read more.
- HR insights: 6 things HR needs to know to prepare for the Generation Alpha workforce
Generation Alpha – born between 2010 and 2024 – will be entering the professional world in just a few years’ time. Is your organisation prepared for what they will bring with them? Social researcher and upcoming AHRI National Convention and Exhibition speaker, Ashley Fell, unpacks some of the emerging trends for businesses to understand. Read more. - Legal column: What came out of the Closing Loopholes review? The government’s recent draft independent review of the Closing Loopholes Bill provides a snapshot of how the reforms are tracking so far – and where gaps still remain. Here’s what HR needs to know. Read more.
- Career resource: Questions HR should ask before making their next career move
For HR practitioners who find themselves stuck at a mid-career crossroads point, a senior practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next move. Read more.
Podcasts
- ER/IR Unpacked: What does HR need to know about the NES review with Lisa Mannering FCPHR. Listen here.
- Let’s Take This Offline:Have we made it too hard to be a leader today? with Pete Shepherd. Listen here.
Videos
- In the Thick of It: In AHRI’s new series, experienced HR leader Jess Anderson FCPHR unpacks an early career misstep which taught her invaluable lessons about pacing yourself and asking for the support you need as a people leader. Watch now.
- Vodcast: Pete Shepherd shares his take on a scenario many HR practitioners might find themselves facing. Watch now.
