Driving return on investment through people
HR professionals are on the frontlines when it comes to whistleblowing, and there are four key elements to consider when it comes to successful whistleblowing policies, according to Herbert Smith Freehills’ Shivchand Jhinku, Lisa Soo and Charlotte Johnstone-Burt Australia’s new corporate whistleblowing regime came into effect on 1 July 2019, […]
There are a number of privacy pitfalls employers need to beware in conducting pre-employment checks, according to Amy Zhang, who says there are five key considerations employers should bear in mind when seeking to conduct pre-employment screenings The importance of hiring a suitable and qualified employee is invaluable and, in large part, […]
Global mobility is raising increasingly complex migration issues for employers to understand and comply with, according to Gordon Williams and Megan Arends, who say there are four key factors employers should consider in the management of foreign workers. Global mobility is a natural side-effect of increasing globalisation, emerging markets and […]
Israel Folau’s dismissal has recently dominated news headlines, and there are important lessons for leaders and HR in the concept and practice of employees bring their whole self to work, writes Murray Priestman Israel Folau’s recent dismissal as a result of his provocative tweets has generated a fierce and polarising debate. […]
Workplace romances will occur regardless of steps taken by employers to quell them and employers need to consider what measures can and should be introduced to protect their business, writes Amy Zhang According to Relationships Australia, 40 per cent of people in the 35 to 50 age group met their […]
COVID-19 has permanently changed the office dynamic, HR must compel decision makers to invest in technology in order to lessen the financial and mental strain on those employees who make their living from the home office. https://www.insidehr.com.au/work-benefit-for-todays-flexible-employee/
Investing in mental first aid training for HR and managers is a great way to sensitively check in with employees and to respond appropriately to them if they say they’re having a difficult time, without making things worse. https://www.insidehr.com.au/effect-of-job-loss-in-australia/
Staying positive is a battle for leaders as well as workers with the constant barrage of negative news. Staying healthy and sane as a leader is more problematic too while fielding complaints and other people’s anger due to extended restrictions. https://www.insidehr.com.au/covid-19-culture-conundrums/
