Was it a sackable offence? The grey area of misconduct

Investigation requires deep skills of detachment, employment lawyer says

When does a contract expiry constitute dismissal?

FWC looks at employee rights in fixed-term contract completion

Managing staff concerns: When does it become bullying?

FWC sets standards for reasonable management action in workplace investigations

Sexual harassment, bullying, racism persist in Rio Tinto despite culture progress: report

Rio Tinto CEO apologises to victims of 'unacceptable, harmful' behaviours at work

Total wages, salaries in Australia hit 'all-time monthly high'

But lower annual growth in certain sectors 'reflects weaker economic conditions and consumer demand,' says ABS

WGEA looks at gender wage gap for CEOs, heads of business

'National results show a persistent and pervasive gender pay gap still limits the lifetime earnings of Australian women'

Kicking the 'tick-and-flick' approach in favour of effective compliance

Compliance comes with proactive training, not passive information

'Everyone deserves another chance'

HR experts cite merits of hiring ex-offenders to fill skills gaps

Holiday parties: Should employers serve alcohol?

'It's food — not alcohol — that motivates younger workers to join in on the festive fun,' says expert discussing survey results

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Expert discusses critical steps to aligning workforce skills with business needs

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'EllisDon is embracing technology and is hungry to see all of the advancements in the marketplace,' says HR leader John Martin

'What people want from their employer is very relevant,' says Alison Scott, chief people officer

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