HR News for Australian HR professionals

Worker wins unfair dismissal case after email termination

FWC orders employer to pay worker three weeks' wages, amounting to $7,700

Businesses call 4-day work week 'completely unrealistic'

Australia sees new push for National Employment Standards to implement shortened work weeks

No try: Federal Court blows final whistle on referee fixed-term contracts

Referee argued consecutive maximum-term contracts created expectation of continued employment

Nearly 3 in 4 CEOs worried about losing job if AI doesn't deliver: survey

Findings show CEOs regard every AI decision as 'high stakes,' says expert

Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs worldwide

Company cites 'muted demand' in key markets of China and Germany, coupled with increased competitive pressures

‘Not transparent and candid’: Further investigation underway into WiseTech CEO following complaints

It's alleged Richard White had personal relationships that were not disclosed to the Board

Mental health affected by dismissal: Worker receives compensation

FWC rejects employer's arguments about mitigation, awards four weeks' pay

Australian employees feel 'significant level' of redundancy fears

Employees prioritising job security ahead of pay: survey

'Exceptionally fluid': lawyer addresses issue of racial discrimination amid Apple allegations

Company allegedly told worker that wearing pro-Palestine jewellery made customers feel unwelcome

Businesses call 4-day work week 'completely unrealistic'

Australia sees new push for National Employment Standards to implement shortened work weeks

No try: Federal Court blows final whistle on referee fixed-term contracts

Referee argued consecutive maximum-term contracts created expectation of continued employment

Nearly 3 in 4 CEOs worried about losing job if AI doesn't deliver: survey

Findings show CEOs regard every AI decision as 'high stakes,' says expert

Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs worldwide

Company cites 'muted demand' in key markets of China and Germany, coupled with increased competitive pressures

‘Not transparent and candid’: Further investigation underway into WiseTech CEO following complaints

It's alleged Richard White had personal relationships that were not disclosed to the Board

Mental health affected by dismissal: Worker receives compensation

FWC rejects employer's arguments about mitigation, awards four weeks' pay

Australian employees feel 'significant level' of redundancy fears

Employees prioritising job security ahead of pay: survey

'Exceptionally fluid': lawyer addresses issue of racial discrimination amid Apple allegations

Company allegedly told worker that wearing pro-Palestine jewellery made customers feel unwelcome

Businesses call 4-day work week 'completely unrealistic'

Australia sees new push for National Employment Standards to implement shortened work weeks

No try: Federal Court blows final whistle on referee fixed-term contracts

Referee argued consecutive maximum-term contracts created expectation of continued employment

Nearly 3 in 4 CEOs worried about losing job if AI doesn't deliver: survey

Findings show CEOs regard every AI decision as 'high stakes,' says expert

Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs worldwide

Company cites 'muted demand' in key markets of China and Germany, coupled with increased competitive pressures

‘Not transparent and candid’: Further investigation underway into WiseTech CEO following complaints

It's alleged Richard White had personal relationships that were not disclosed to the Board

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Worker wins unfair dismissal case after email termination

Businesses call 4-day work week 'completely unrealistic'

No try: Federal Court blows final whistle on referee fixed-term contracts

Nearly 3 in 4 CEOs worried about losing job if AI doesn't deliver: survey

Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs worldwide

‘Not transparent and candid’: Further investigation underway into WiseTech CEO following complaints

Mental health affected by dismissal: Worker receives compensation

Australian employees feel 'significant level' of redundancy fears

'Exceptionally fluid': lawyer addresses issue of racial discrimination amid Apple allegations

Businesses call 4-day work week 'completely unrealistic'

No try: Federal Court blows final whistle on referee fixed-term contracts

Nearly 3 in 4 CEOs worried about losing job if AI doesn't deliver: survey

Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs worldwide

‘Not transparent and candid’: Further investigation underway into WiseTech CEO following complaints

Mental health affected by dismissal: Worker receives compensation

Australian employees feel 'significant level' of redundancy fears

'Exceptionally fluid': lawyer addresses issue of racial discrimination amid Apple allegations

Businesses call 4-day work week 'completely unrealistic'

No try: Federal Court blows final whistle on referee fixed-term contracts

Nearly 3 in 4 CEOs worried about losing job if AI doesn't deliver: survey

Siemens to cut 5,600 jobs worldwide

‘Not transparent and candid’: Further investigation underway into WiseTech CEO following complaints

LATEST NEWS

AI at work is here — but now comes the hard part

HR tech rivals Rippling, Deel locked in lawsuit over corporate espionage claims

CPOs in Australia, New Zealand cite need to upskill amid evolving role: report

NSW to reform workers' compensation system amid surging psychological injuries

'DEI is in our DNA,' says expert on Australia's multiculturalism

PREMIUM

What does the future of HR look like?

HR PRACTICE

HR 'outdated term', says Auror's director of people experience

Technology and timescapes: A glimpse inside EllisDon's safety-led culture

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Are employers all talk and no action when it comes to workplace diversity?

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