A recent FWC case has shed light on the dangers of inadequate policies and procedures relating to drug and alcohol use. How can HR craft a drug and alcohol policy that stands up to scrutiny?
Proposed reforms to Australia’s migration system promise to target skills gaps and simplify the visa and sponsorship process. Here are the key changes HR should be aware of and how to prepare for them.
Neuroscience tells us that building trust requires leaders to invest in employees, redefine failure and champion shared accountability.
Which state was the first to adopt the eight-hour work day? And when did Australia get its first internet connection? Test your knowledge of the history of work with HRM’s quiz.
New research has revealed that unpaid overtime represents 17 per cent of total working hours among Australian employees. With stricter wage theft laws on the horizon, how can employers ensure their overtime policies are compliant?
It’s the prerogative of every employer to set high standards for their workforce. However, a recent case demonstrated that employers must be able to justify their performance targets. How can you ensure KPIs stand up to scrutiny?
In a recent landmark case, the FWC ruled in favour of an employer’s right to refuse a remote work request. What are the implications of this ruling for the future of hybrid and remote work?
By embedding its core values into HR practices, performance management and employee interactions, the HR team at RSL Queensland has created an AHRI-Award nominated employee experience.
The FWC recently found an employee’s termination for failure to meet KPIs unfair due to ‘arbitrary’ and ‘unreasonable’ sales targets. What went wrong for the employer in this case, and how can HR avoid similar claims arising?
By leveraging AI to design a streamlined, ‘hyper-personalised’ candidate interface, the talent acquisition team at KPMG has reduced time to hire by 20 per cent – and reduced employee turnover in the process.
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