HR News for Australian HR professionals

Returning to office could be key to promotion, say most Australian employers

Nearly three-quarters believe office visibility boosts promotion prospects: survey

Australia introduces gender equality target-setting requirement for large employers

Employers will soon be asked to set, achieve gender equality targets under amended WGEA legislation

'Abhorrent': Painting company fined $90,000 after manager's harassment of worker

WorkSafe finds company did not have sexual harassment policy

Parental duties: FWC rules on flexible work dispute

Worker requested continuation of flexible working arrangement

Workplace vaccination policy upheld: worker's dismissal claim rejected

ERA ruling highlights employer's thorough risk assessment process

Dealing with fears of redundancy: 'If you’re going to do it, do it well'

Survey suggests Australian employees prioritising job security over pay – how can HR provide reassurances?

'Appalling': Electrical contractor fined for workplace abuse of female apprentice

Victorian employer fined $15,000, ordered to publicly admit to workplace misconduct after disturbing campaign of bullying and harassment

Building a business case for hybrid work

'You could even see this as an opportunity to better streamline the business,' says lecturer citing benefits of working from home, office

Dell sheds 25,000 roles amid sweeping workforce overhaul

'Despite these difficult decisions, we continue focused efforts to empower our employees and attract, develop and retain talent'

Australia introduces gender equality target-setting requirement for large employers

Employers will soon be asked to set, achieve gender equality targets under amended WGEA legislation

'Abhorrent': Painting company fined $90,000 after manager's harassment of worker

WorkSafe finds company did not have sexual harassment policy

Parental duties: FWC rules on flexible work dispute

Worker requested continuation of flexible working arrangement

Workplace vaccination policy upheld: worker's dismissal claim rejected

ERA ruling highlights employer's thorough risk assessment process

Dealing with fears of redundancy: 'If you’re going to do it, do it well'

Survey suggests Australian employees prioritising job security over pay – how can HR provide reassurances?

'Appalling': Electrical contractor fined for workplace abuse of female apprentice

Victorian employer fined $15,000, ordered to publicly admit to workplace misconduct after disturbing campaign of bullying and harassment

Building a business case for hybrid work

'You could even see this as an opportunity to better streamline the business,' says lecturer citing benefits of working from home, office

Dell sheds 25,000 roles amid sweeping workforce overhaul

'Despite these difficult decisions, we continue focused efforts to empower our employees and attract, develop and retain talent'

Australia introduces gender equality target-setting requirement for large employers

Employers will soon be asked to set, achieve gender equality targets under amended WGEA legislation

'Abhorrent': Painting company fined $90,000 after manager's harassment of worker

WorkSafe finds company did not have sexual harassment policy

Parental duties: FWC rules on flexible work dispute

Worker requested continuation of flexible working arrangement

Workplace vaccination policy upheld: worker's dismissal claim rejected

ERA ruling highlights employer's thorough risk assessment process

Dealing with fears of redundancy: 'If you’re going to do it, do it well'

Survey suggests Australian employees prioritising job security over pay – how can HR provide reassurances?

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'Don't be afraid of people leaving', says Amcor's Chief People Officer

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Returning to office could be key to promotion, say most Australian employers

Australia introduces gender equality target-setting requirement for large employers

'Abhorrent': Painting company fined $90,000 after manager's harassment of worker

Parental duties: FWC rules on flexible work dispute

Workplace vaccination policy upheld: worker's dismissal claim rejected

Dealing with fears of redundancy: 'If you’re going to do it, do it well'

'Appalling': Electrical contractor fined for workplace abuse of female apprentice

Building a business case for hybrid work

Dell sheds 25,000 roles amid sweeping workforce overhaul

Australia introduces gender equality target-setting requirement for large employers

'Abhorrent': Painting company fined $90,000 after manager's harassment of worker

Parental duties: FWC rules on flexible work dispute

Workplace vaccination policy upheld: worker's dismissal claim rejected

Dealing with fears of redundancy: 'If you’re going to do it, do it well'

'Appalling': Electrical contractor fined for workplace abuse of female apprentice

Building a business case for hybrid work

Dell sheds 25,000 roles amid sweeping workforce overhaul

Australia introduces gender equality target-setting requirement for large employers

'Abhorrent': Painting company fined $90,000 after manager's harassment of worker

Parental duties: FWC rules on flexible work dispute

Workplace vaccination policy upheld: worker's dismissal claim rejected

Dealing with fears of redundancy: 'If you’re going to do it, do it well'

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