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Employee’s dismissal for “racist” comment labelled “very unfair” by FWC
An employee who was sacked over allegations of racism has received $13,500 in compensation by the FWC, after it found a lack of procedural fairness and that her employer had been “very unfair” in labelling her a racist.
How can we hold leaders accountable for creating inclusive workplaces?
For STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, creating truly inclusive spaces for underrepresented groups is an ongoing battle – and one that requires all hands on deck.
Is it time we stopped telling women to ‘be more confident’ at work?
Women are often told that to succeed at work, they should just be more confident. However, research suggests that this advice is not as helpful as we might think.
What to include (and not include) in your flexible working policy
Use this helpful infographic to ensure your flexible work policy and processes are in line with the upcoming Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill legislative changes.
Australian employers will soon be forced to publish their gender pay gap
The Albanese government has introduced a Bill that will mandate the publication of gender pay gap information for companies with 100 employees or more. Here’s what HR needs to know.
Why your organisation should have an ‘inboarding’ process
Promoting an employee rather than bringing in an external hire can reap huge rewards, including lowered costs and improved engagement. However, just like new hires, promoted employees need clarity and ongoing support to thrive in a new role.
How CEOs are preparing for economic instability (and how HR can help)
New research has revealed that CEOs are surprisingly optimistic about their growth prospects despite the threat of a potential recession.
How the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill will impact flexible work
The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill has provided employees with more avenues to fight back against employers who deny requests for flexible working arrangements. Here's what HR needs to know.
A quarter of Australian businesses don’t have a succession plan in place for top roles
A new report from Robert Half has indicated that succession planning is not a high priority among Australian business leaders.
Queensland teachers will be granted the ‘right to disconnect’ in new enterprise agreement
An overwhelming majority of Queensland teachers have voted in favour of a deal giving them the right to disconnect outside of work hours.