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New research reveals a subtle form of disengagement has taken hold of Australia’s workforce, where employees appear fine on the surface while unravelling underneath. But how can HR spot the signs of quiet cracking when performance still looks strong?
A legal expert answers seven common questions about sick leave and medical certificates, such as what to do if you suspect a medical certificate has been fabricated or if an employee takes sick leave right after being denied an annual leave request.
More than 9 in 10 employees experience regular workplace friction, finds a recent report, with factors like technology and change creating hidden obstacles to performance and morale. Use these tips to tackle friction at its source.
​​With the Australian Public Service tackling the professionalisation of HR at a whole-of-system level, here’s how the Department of Finance’s CPO is ensuring her HR team is growing and stretching in the right direction.
Feedback is a cornerstone of growth, but for many leaders, it’s also a blind spot. These strategies can help leaders develop the self-awareness and curiosity needed to take constructive feedback in their stride.
HRM sat down with Belinda Casson MAHRI, Chief People Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to learn how her foundation in industrial relations shaped a career at the intersection of policy and people leadership.
In response to constant change and siloed teams, this government department is developing a ‘cultural passport’ to reconnect its people to organisational purpose, policy and performance.
Creating inclusive workplaces takes more than just policy compliance. It’s about helping managers build environments where everyone, regardless of gender identity, feels safe, respected and enabled to do their best work.
From dealing with a CEO who is dismissive of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to managing misinformation about the role of targets – three HR practitioners share their takes on common DEI scenarios. 
Navigating requests for unpaid leave can introduce legal and practical challenges for employers. Keep these four legal considerations in mind when assessing and responding to a request.
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HOW TO

A HR practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next career move.
Keep these tips in mind to ensure your organisation’s probation periods go beyond being a tick-box exercise and become a driver of strong culture and high performance.
From building your case in advance to avoiding the trap of false politeness, use these strategies to help you engage in constructive dissent at the executive level.

LEGAL

AI is helping workers research, build and articulate workplace complaints with legal precision – and employers are scrambling to keep up.
Almost one million Australians now hold more than one job. But what if an employee’s second job interferes with their work or their employer’s interests? Here are two FWC cases that clarify how far employers can go to restrict secondary employment.
With the minimum wage and award increases fast approaching, here’s how HR can help their organisations to assess their options.
Victoria has become the first Australian state to legislate the right to work from home. Here’s how the new legislation will work, and what it could mean for Australia’s broader industrial relations landscape.