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Over a fifth of Australian employees have racked up four weeks of unused annual leave or more, according to a recent report. What implications might this have for organisations – and how should HR respond?
A recent Federal Court ruling underscores the risks employers face when multiple decision-makers are involved in dismissal processes.
The Australian economy is losing up to $936 million each day due to poor mental health. Breaking down the scale of the problem can help strengthen buy-in for workplace interventions.
In order to deliver on its strategic priorities, healthcare company Bupa saw an opportunity to develop its frontline managers to unlock greater performance and care throughout the business.
When employees with disabilities see leaders disclose their disabilities, they are 15 per cent more likely to have higher career aspirations.
Australian women lose $17 billion in earnings and superannuation annually due to challenges related to (peri)menopause, highlighting the need for organisations to prioritise menopause support as a core component of their gender equality agendas.
Certain businesses will be required to include climate disclosures in their financial reporting, as early as January 1, 2025. Here’s what HR leaders need to know.
Medibank has completed phase one of its four-day work week trial and is about to commence phase two, with the HR team feeling a lot wiser about what’s involved.
Following recent high-profile examples of culture issues being investigated or uncovered, HRM asked two experts: how should a company move forward and rebuild its culture?
To manage the increasing volume and complexity of change within organisations, HR leaders should embrace their role as influential change agents.
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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

Workplace investigations are meant to resolve harm, but they’re increasingly becoming a potential source of it. With courts beginning to hold employers accountable for psychosocial risks created during the investigation process itself, two work health and safety lawyers outline key issues for HR to consider.
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.