Category: Strategic HR
Allowing employees to bring their children to work can be a great way to show support for working parents. However, HR should keep these legal risks on their radar before making the workplace family-friendly.
When International Women’s Day rolls out each year, some groups are quick to label conversations about gender inequality as ‘wokeism’. This can lead both parties in the conversation to become defensive and prevent constructive discussion from taking place.
In order to advance your organisation’s gender equality efforts, you need to develop strong, impactful cultures of male allyship.
With research showing that 3 in 10 business leaders still aren’t prioritising skill development, it’s time for HR to lead the charge.
It wasn’t until she learned to be comfortable with her own differences that Dr Michelle Phipps FCPHR truly appreciated the power of diversity and inclusion.
Use this helpful infographic to ensure your flexible work policy and processes are in line with the upcoming Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill legislative changes.
Promoting an employee rather than bringing in an external hire can reap huge rewards, including lowered costs and improved engagement. However, just like new hires, promoted employees need clarity and ongoing support to thrive in a new role.
A key part of your professional development plan should be building strategic professional relationships. If you’re not sure where to start, try the ‘power mapping’ method.
Meet the company that’s shaking up traditional job descriptions to make them more fluid and flexible.
New research has revealed that CEOs are surprisingly optimistic about their growth prospects despite the threat of a potential recession.
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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
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?
Several recent cases heard by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) suggest verbal agreements in the workplace can carry more legal weight than some employers realise.
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?
Social media may be considered part of the workplace for politicians, finds NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). Where can HR draw the line in terms of their legal obligations around an employee’s online activity?
