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, […]
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Do your pre-employment checks contravene privacy laws?
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, […]
Getting global mobility right: 4 steps for managing your visa programme
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 and the trouble with bringing your whole self to work
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: do you need love contracts & non-fraternisation policies?
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 […]