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What to do when employees’ annual leave accruals go into excess
When annual leave accruals reach an excessive amount, can you force employees to take leave? An expert weighs in.
Employer ordered to revisit 12 month stress leave request
After a firefighter’s request for 12 months of stress leave was denied, the Commission has told the Fire Service to reconsider.
4 ways to increase participation in workplace wellbeing programs
If 87 per cent of employees have access to workplace wellbeing programs, why are only 23 per cent using them? Here are four ways to boost uptake.
The five types of boredom at work
It’s time we thought about boredom at work in a more nuanced way. Knowing the five different types can help to create a more engaged workforce.
Employee who refused a drug test at work loses unfair dismissal case
The recent dismissal of an employee who failed to provide a urine sample for a drug test at work was upheld by the FWC.
An HR guide to virtual performance management
Remote work doesn’t mean performance appraisals shouldn't go ahead, but they do require some forward planning. Here’s what HR needs to know about virtual performance management.
How long does it take to form a good habit at work?
Building a good habit at work shouldn’t be based on your level of motivation. This expert advises tying the habit to this core emotion instead.
Worker escorted off the premises by police and wouldn’t accept termination
After a lawyer engaged in “volatile conduct” and refused to leave the premises, police needed to escort him out. On top of that, the lawyer refused to accept a termination.
Why your company should be conducting retrospective reviews
After wrapping up a project, taking a retrospective look at what worked well and what went pear-shaped can be as important as the project itself.
Swap standard team building for this research-backed method
During a time of collective upheaval, this team building exercise might be exactly what your remote employees need.