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Behind the tā moko – dealing with tattoo discrimination in recruitment
What would you do if a potential recruit walked in with a face tattoo? This story sheds some light on why HR needs to look beyond the ink.
How HR can successfully manage employees with intellectual disabilities
A study from AHRI’s Asia Pacific Journal of HR says the profession is failing managing workers with intellectual disabilities – often leaving them behind. Here is how HR can succeed.
Sexual harassment in small businesses – what can be done?
A recent sexual harassment case shows that even small businesses need to have a safe and healthy workplace culture.
A beginning of the financial year checklist for HR
HRM rings in the new (financial) year by looking at three things that are changing in the workforce.
Apologising at work: when and how HR can help
Experts explain in what circumstances HR needs to manage workplace apologies and how to do so effectively.
A rocket, a death threat and the Australian dream
For World Refugee Week HRM speaks with two Syrian refugees who, with the help of two programs, have found work within Australia.
Company mistakes poor performance for misconduct in unfair dismissal case
This case highlights a dismissal could be ruled unfair if poor performance is mistaken for misconduct.
Worrying trends in job seeking, retention and mental health
A large number of Australian employees are looking to change jobs, according to two new reports. And a major reason is burnout. What can organisations do to stem the tide?
3 popular productivity methods – do they really work?
HRM takes a look at three popular methods for boosting productivity. What do they involve, and do they really work?
Moral disengagement and workplace competitions
Are competitions between colleagues a good idea? And if so, how should you design them?