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Long, unblemished service doesn’t mean a dismissal is unfair
In this case, thirty years of service was outweighed by a single severe incident, and dishonesty when it was being investigated.
What HR needs to know about the 2019 budget
The Coalition budget offers millions to the Fair Work Ombudsman, makes a big splash in the VET sector, and provides a boost for small businesses. But what does it say about stagnant wage growth?
IMHO abbreviations and acronyms are NSFW
Some want to eradicate abbreviations completely, while others see them as a way to create camaraderie – at the EOD, we can’t escape them.
3 very different HR lessons
Leading figures in the world of HR got together to discuss how HR professionals can adapt and make the greatest impact. They gave three very different lessons.
Assessment tools and office-less workforce: the new flexible work
These three companies have all gone remote, and one went as far as developing an assessment tool to ensure it would work for the whole organisation.
Get your facts right before you summarily dismiss an employee
This Fair Work Commission decision shows the importance of being equipped with the right knowledge when summarily dismissing an employee.
Stress could create a more compassionate workplace
The effects of stress can linger, research says. However the way you react to stress can be better for you, often creating more compassion.
The lasting consequences of Fair Work disasters
Domino's and Caltex are two case studies that act as a warning; penalties for non-compliance can have long lasting consequences.
The legal side of Amazon’s latest controversy
Amazon’s fulfillment centre just outside Melbourne has come under scrutiny, with casual employees complaining their working conditions are unreasonable. But what does the law say?
Supporting dads is key to gender equality, WGEA highlights
This year’s Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation holders has been announced. Supporting dads is key and the AFL is marked as the first sporting organisation to make the cut.