More than 9 in 10 employees experience regular workplace friction, finds a recent report, with factors like technology and change creating hidden obstacles to performance and morale. Use these tips to tackle friction at its source.

Feedback is a cornerstone of growth, but for many leaders, it’s also a blind spot. These strategies can help leaders develop the self-awareness and curiosity needed to take constructive feedback in their stride.

Navigating requests for unpaid leave can introduce legal and practical challenges for employers. Keep these four legal considerations in mind when assessing and responding to a request.

Despite heavy investment in new technologies, productivity remains stagnant and workloads are mounting. How can HR build systems that sustain performance without burning people out?

The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that reducing an employee’s work-from-home arrangements contributed to a redeployment offer being unacceptable. What does this mean for employers making redeployment decisions in the age of flexibility?

A recent FWC decision highlights the challenges employers face when sick leave interrupts investigation and dismissal processes. Here are some practical steps HR can take to reduce risk in situations like this.

SafeWork NSW has intervened in a redundancy process on mental health grounds for the first time, reflecting the growing weight placed on psychological risk in work health and safety law.

With AI enabling jobseekers to apply for dozens of roles at the same time, employers are facing unprecedented volumes of applications. Here’s how five organisations are adapting their hiring processes to meet this challenge.

By understanding the story a profit and loss statement (P&L) tells about growth, costs and profitability, HR can add value to leadership conversations and ensure people initiatives align with strategic goals.

As disruption accelerates, traditional career paths and static job frameworks are giving way to agile, skills-first strategies. Speakers at day two of AHRI’s National Convention and Exhibition share how HR are championing the evolution of workforce development.