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The good news: Awareness of bullying on the rise
Legislative changes appear to be having the desired effect, with studies showing awareness of bullying and discrimination increasing.
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The bearer of bad news: Delivering the blow
HR professionals are routinely called upon to deliver bad news, and are also expected to provide follow-up support. This can range from informing colleagues of a team member’s death, a restructure, redundancies and salary freezes through to misconduct issues or performance issues. But what are the wrong and right ways of communicating bad news?
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Correction
In an article posted on 4th December, HC Online published incorrect information relating to Labour Market Testing (LMT). We apologise for any confusion caused. Readers are advised that correct information regarding LMT can be obtained here from Fragomen.
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Five ways to get ready for the media
Got the media knocking at the door? Here are the top five ways to make sure your meeting with the media goes as smooth as possible.
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Recruitment this quarter: Are you part of the solution?
Much to the frustration of job-seekers, Australian organisations have adopted a recruitment strategy destined to leave them hanging until next year. Here's how to avoid falling into the trap.
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Qantas layoffs a sign of the times
Qantas’ announcement of major job cuts is a sign a broader issue facing Australian workplaces. Where do you stand?
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How to tell a staff member they're dressed inappropriately
Ripped jeans, worn t-shirts, see-through blouses – you might know what unacceptable clothing looks like, but how do you address it?
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Are you up to speed with Labour Market Testing?
Introduced into the 457 visa program this year, here is what you need to know about LMT.
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Values key to meaningful change leadership
As team and management lines become increasingly fluid in today’s workplace, organisations need to move from a transactional leader-follower relationship towards situational leadership methods.
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Employment trends: background discrepancies on the rise
A new report has revealed the key trends in employment, and found that discrepancies in candidate background checks are on the rise.
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