Category: Strategic HR

A worker’s dismissal for sharing explicit images with his colleagues has been overturned by the FWC due to a lack of procedural fairness. What can HR learn from this case?
A recent FWC case has drawn attention to the legal complications that can arise when an employer discovers one of their workers is looking for another job.
When an education provider needed major strategic change, it was on this HR professional to ensure organisational alignment throughout the entire process.
Effective diversity data collection can provide HR with a wealth of insights into the lived experience of their people. But collecting this data is only the first step in crafting an impactful DEI strategy. It’s what you do next that matters most.
Should ‘passion’ really be a prerequisite for an effective employee? There’s a dark side to passionate workers that employers and HR need to be aware of.
The government’s employment white paper outlines plans to create a more “inclusive and dynamic” economy by addressing underemployment and underutilisation, boosting productivity and scoping out a plan to address skills challenges.
Negotiating successfully requires a high-level skillset, from formulating the right questions to knowing when to stop.
A colourful childhood that spanned many countries set Helen Matovu, Chief People Officer at Code Like A Girl, on a career path that centred people, community and purpose.
A recent report from Gallup has highlighted the significant economic impact of employee disengagement. By making simple changes to management behaviours, HR can turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth.
A recent survey shows that time is the #1 barrier to learning. Industry experts offer   actionable insights for addressing this issue, highlighting why learning is an investment we should bank on. 
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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?