A landmark case of criminal wage theft is underway in Victoria, with a Melbourne restaurant becoming the first Australian employer to face criminal prosecution for withholding wages.

Faced with the challenge of onboarding thousands of employees remotely, global professional services company Accenture harnessed its technological capabilities to welcome new hires via the metaverse. 

A recent report by Mercer forecasts that wage growth will boom in some sectors in 2023, but others could see salary increases begin to stagnate.

Requesting an employee's medical history can be a tricky conversation. While some people might be reluctant to reveal their personal health information, there are some instances where disclosure is necessary for compliance and their safety.

Workers compensation claims related to mental health are set to double by 2030, according to new research. HR professionals at these two organisations have rolled out trailblazing mental health initiatives to fight the trend of low psychological safety at work.

As consumers, people have long been concerned about how tech platforms harvest and utilise their data. Recent years have seen these concerns creep into our workplaces, as employee data becomes an increasingly valuable commodity.

Over two thirds of employees would give up a pay rise for more flexibility, finds research. To meet the changing needs of today’s workforce, it’s up to the public sector to lead the way.

After implementing a hugely successful initiative to build support for the LGBTQIA+ community in and outside the workplace, QBE Pride has been nominated for this year’s Michael Kirby LGBTIQ Inclusion Award at the AHRI Awards.

Amid growing cost-of-living pressures and a looming recession, many Aussies are reluctant to take annual leave. How should leaders respond?

The number of multiple job holders in Australia has reached an all time high, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Why are so many Aussies picking up a side hustle – and do they pose any risks to organisations?