HR case study: Maintaining workforce performance during organisational disruption

A seasoned HR leader reflects on the times throughout her HR career when she worked with her executive peers to maintain wellbeing and performance amid a workforce in flux.

Removing flexibility can undermine redeployment offers, says FWC

The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that reducing an employee’s work-from-home arrangements contributed to a redeployment offer being unacceptable. What does this mean for employers making redeployment decisions in the age of flexibility?

Change to employers’ redundancy obligations following recent High Court decision

A new High Court decision confirms that, when considering whether to redeploy an employee due to a redundancy, an employer must consider opportunities broadly – including roles performed by contractors or labour hire workers.

4 legal considerations when managing a partial redundancy

Restructuring a role without ending employment raises complex legal questions for HR. Here are four factors to keep in mind when dealing with a partial redundancy.

HR dilemma: DEI goals at risk in a company restructure

Three AHRI members explain how they would manage a redundancy situation that jeopardised their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

What to do before, during and after a redundancy

Navigating redundancies is a challenging and sensitive process for all involved. Proper support and management before, during and after the process can mitigate risk, protect morale and ensure compliance.

Legal experts answer HR’s pressing questions about the redeployment process

After AHRI members put forward their questions about managing redeployment, we asked legal experts to respond. Here’s what they said.

Tips to manage support people in a redundancy meeting

Unsure whether you can veto an employees’ choice of support person or what to do if they become disruptive? Experts outline the 101 of support people in difficult HR meetings.

4 legal tips to keep in mind when issuing a redeployment offer

In a recent case, the FWC found that an unsuitable redeployment offer did not justify reducing an employee’s redundancy pay. How can employers ensure their redeployment policies stand up to scrutiny?

Real wages increase could be on the horizon once inflation eases, AHRI research finds

The basic mean pay increase is expected to be 3.7 per cent in the 12 months to January 2025, AHRI data finds. Plus, the research reveals employers’ recruitment and redundancy intentions for the current quarter.