Category: Featured
As work becomes more fluid, managers are after teams that can work more cross-functionally. So, is a traditional JD preventing this?
A business mandating a 50-hour work week for its employees was deemed unreasonable by the Federal Court. What counts as ‘reasonable’ overtime?
What can we learn about talent mobility from the man who accidentally coined the phrase ‘The Great Resignation’?
Effective job interviews are vital to ensure the best person for the job is hired. But knowing what questions you can and can’t ask is something all HR professionals need to be aware of.
In light of the recent industrial relations changes, here’s what HR needs to revise when creating new employment contracts.
A recent report by Mercer forecasts that wage growth will boom in some sectors in 2023, but others could see salary increases begin to stagnate.
Requesting an employee’s medical history can be a tricky conversation. While some people might be reluctant to reveal their personal health information, there are some instances where disclosure is necessary for compliance and their safety.
Have you ever worked with someone who sucked the life out of the room as soon as they entered it? Then you might benefit from these tips for dealing with energy drainers.
Some experts say that narcissists might not always be bad for business. How can organisations capitalise on their strengths while keeping their faults in check?
A promotion to management might get you a new title and more money, but it doesn’t protect you from bullying – even by your subordinates. So why is ‘upward bullying’ acknowledged so little? And what can HR do about it?
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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
Ahead of a report into the latest Closing Loopholes legislation, we ask an expert lawyer to explain the casual conversion rules in their current form.
NSW has significantly raised the legal stakes for workplace health and safety compliance, including the management of psychosocial risks. Here’s what the changes mean in practice, and their implications for employers across Australia.
The new financial year will bring changes to pay, superannuation, parental leave, psychosocial risk management and more. Here’s what these changes will mean in practice for HR.
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.
