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Is it safe to return to work? Employees don’t think so, says survey
There’s a lot of talk around opening up and returning to work, but new research suggests workers want more safety measures in place first.
Advice vs orders: 2 things employers must remember as COVID restrictions ease
Governments are loosening restrictions, but employers must be careful they don’t try to illegally tighten them.
3 reasons for the increase in unfair dismissal claims
The FWC has seen a huge increase in unfair dismissal claims. HRM asks an expert why this might be and what HR should be doing.
How safe is public transport right now?
We can’t consider returning to the workplace until we know it’s safe to get there.
Hired before a pandemic: first-hand accounts of onboarding
Starting a new role can make you feel like a stranger in a foreign land. HRM spoke to someone who is actually a foreigner trying to onboard during isolation.
When can you direct an employee to take leave?
There have been swift changes to leave regulations on a federal and state level. HRM breaks down some of the most important changes.
HR international: how other countries are dealing with COVID-19
HRM reached out to HR organisations across the globe to find out how they’re coping. What we found was hope.
Breaking down the FWC’s new COVID-19 awards changes
Award changes decided upon by the Fair Work Commission mean workers can access two weeks of unpaid ‘pandemic leave’.
An HR guide to COVID-19 Australian Federal support schemes
In addition to the JobKeeper wage subsidy, the Federal government has implemented a few other ways to support Australian organisations.
‘Everyone is struggling’: unique research looks at workplace wellbeing during COVID-19
A new report from The Wellbeing Lab and AHRI reveals the impact of recent tragedies, and shows workers need HR’s support now more than ever.