There are benefits to humour at work, but a misplaced joke could be doing you a lot of harm. HRM explores interesting research about workplace funny business.

Bringing in an entirely new role is a disruptive experience. What can HR do to ensure the success of a newly created role?

Being ordered to reinstate an employee is a tricky and sometimes uncomfortable process. HRM asks an expert how to make the experience as smooth as possible. 

No one likes having uncomfortable conversations in the workplace. Thankfully, there are a few things that can make them a little easier.

HRM unpacks some research around the impact of hunger and fatigue on decision-making.

Cybervetting, checking a candidate's online presence, can cause more harm than good, says research. Do recruiters agree? And if you are going to do it, how can you do it responsibly?

What does a parental leave policy look like in 2021? HRM asked an expert about what could be included in a progressive parental leave policy.

With the right tools and knowledge, HR can help employees living with ADHD to use their neurodiverse perspective to their advantage.

The ABC stopped giving shifts to an employee who asked if she could wear a face shield instead of a mask at work. HRM speaks with an expert about how employers balance WHS obligations with discrimination claims.

LGBTQI+ employees who can be themselves at work are happier, finds research. To get to that point, employers need to prove the workplace is a safe place to be out.