SUBSCRIBE
The news site of the Australian HR Institute
Most recent articles
How can HR translate diversity data insights into action?
Effective diversity data collection can provide HR with a wealth of insights into the lived experience of their people. But collecting this data is only the first step in crafting an impactful DEI strategy. It's what you do next that matters most.
How can HR support employees experiencing social anxiety?
A wellbeing expert unpacks the signs, symptoms and triggers of social anxiety in the workplace, and the steps employers can take to manage it.
How to make a co-leadership model work for your business
With a shared vision, synchronised responsibilities and a ‘co-centred’ approach, the two CEOs of Uniting WA embody the value of a co-leadership model.
Should Australia embrace six weeks of annual leave?
Calls are increasing for the government to extend Australia’s annual leave entitlement to six weeks. What advantages could this policy offer, and is it a practical possibility?
3 tips to improve your diversity data collection practices
Despite increasing organisational focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, ineffective data collection processes could be holding employers back from meeting their DEI goals. Use these expert tips to get the most out of your data.
FWC backs dismissal for unauthorised working from home
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission ruled that an employee working remotely without their manager's permission constituted a valid reason for dismissal.
Infographic: Building a psychosocially safe workplace
For R U OK? Day, HRM shares tips for nurturing a psychosocially safe workplace.
Employee disengagement is costing the Australian economy $211 billion per year
A recent report from Gallup has highlighted the significant economic impact of employee disengagement. By making simple changes to management behaviours, HR can turn this challenge into an opportunity for growth.
How HR can elevate psychosocial safety by shifting away from ‘blame culture’
Lack of clarity and communication is one of the biggest barriers to psychosocial safety. Promoting shared accountability and eliminating ‘blame culture’ could be the solution.
Employer fined $44,000 after failing to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for injured employee
A mechanic who suffered an out-of-work injury has been granted damages after his employer’s “clumsy” handling of his return to work. Here are HR’s key takeaways from this case.