"Fatigue" stifling workplace gender equality
More than a century after the first International Women's Day, employers still have a mixed response to workplace gender equality, but it's not the time for complacency. » more »
Diversity & inclusion (312 items)
Flexibility helps employer 'flip' gender ratios
An employer recognised as a great place to work attributes its success to its longstanding approach to flexibility. » more »
'All roles flex' among employers leading the way on gender equality
Employers leading the way on gender equality this year outperform other organisations on five main fronts, research shows. » more »
Employer wins dispute over settlement deed; Cases wrap; and more
The Fair Work Commission has affirmed it cannot reopen a settled unfair dismissal dispute, despite an employee's complaint about non-compliance with its terms. Also in this article, new case law involving redundancy consultation, absenteeism, CCTV surveillance and underpayments; gender equality becomes law in Victoria; and more. » more »
Folau settles claim over 'discriminatory' dismissal
Israel Folau will not be moving forward with his unfair dismissal claim, after settling with Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby today. » more »
Maximum comp for text sacking; Absent worker's bullying claim fails; and more
An employee dismissed by text message has been awarded maximum compensation. Also in this article, a worker has failed in his application for stop-bullying orders before he returns to work; employers criticise proposed religious freedom laws; and more. » more »
'Returnships' a win-win for employers and talent
'Returnships' could help organisations solve many of their talent, skills and diversity challenges, yet employers remain needlessly wary of hiring older workers. » more »
HR leaders ill-prepared for economic downturn
HR is the function best placed to help organisations survive an economic downturn, but only if leaders ensure their teams are ready to respond, according to a global leadership specialist. » more »
Case study: Inside D&I at Allianz
At Allianz, leadership support is crucial to progressing diversity and inclusion, but a bottom-up approach ensures real gains are made, according to its CHRO. » more »
Casuals claiming $12m in class action; Discrimination now top reason for pay gap
A union has launched a class action on behalf of long-term casuals, seeking annual leave entitlements estimated at $12 million. Also in this article: discrimination accounts for a growing proportion of reasons behind the gender pay gap. » more »
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