Human Resources Director Australiatag:hcamag.com,2016:/au/rss2024-03-18T19:06:29ZHuman Resources Director Australiatag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/au/specialisation/benefits/australias-paid-parental-leave-to-reach-26-weeks-by-2026/481651Australia's paid parental leave to reach 26 weeks by 20262024-03-18T19:06:29Z<p>Business group welcomes 'equitable system that incentivises shared responsibility between parents'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638463855618933159.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/au/specialisation/employment-law/it-contractor-gets-25-year-jail-time-for-swindling/481650IT contractor gets 2.5-year jail time for swindling2024-03-18T19:03:33Z<p>'This man exploited his trusted position of employment to fraudulently access and spend thousands of dollars belonging to others'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638463853815938340.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/au/specialisation/employment-law/can-provocation-be-used-as-a-defence-in-a-workplace-altercation/481649Can 'provocation' be used as a defence in a workplace altercation?2024-03-18T19:00:16Z<p>Worker argues unfair dismissal amid allegations of altercation against co-workers</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638463852006519889.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/au/specialisation/employment-law/should-an-employers-religious-views-influence-a-dismissal-decision/481648Should an employer's religious views influence a dismissal decision?2024-03-18T18:50:24Z<p>Worker says she was fired over COVID-19 vaccination</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638463846125989897.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/au/news/general/cfmeu-director-penalised-for-making-intimidatory-threat/481645CFMEU, director penalised for making 'intimidatory threat'2024-03-18T18:44:30Z<p>Both were handed a combined penalty of $36,300</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638463842542081206.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/au/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/about-800-million-employees-at-risk-as-world-gets-hotter-study/481588About 800 million employees at risk as world gets hotter: study2024-03-18T13:54:12Z<p>What solutions can employers implement to boost resilience and wellbeing?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638463668166064043.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-19:/au/specialisation/benefits/employees-still-see-non-salary-benefits-as-important-report/481582Employees still see non-salary benefits as important: report2024-03-18T13:50:23Z<p>What are the most popular non-salary benefits for employees?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638463760927912067.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/au/specialisation/employment-law/unjust-workplace-gossip-leads-to-dismissal/481464Unjust? Workplace gossip leads to dismissal2024-03-15T17:28:22Z<p>Employer spoke negatively about worker to long-term client</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0343_638461204886491063.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/au/specialisation/employment-law/fair-work-examines-dismissal-email-to-determine-termination-date/481463Fair Work examines dismissal email to determine termination date2024-03-15T17:22:08Z<p>Case underscores importance of 'clear and unambiguous terms' in notice</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0343_638461201210696810.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/au/specialisation/mental-health/ramsay-health-cares-group-cpo-on-creating-a-positive-workplace-culture/481462Ramsay Health Care's group CPO on creating a positive workplace culture2024-03-15T17:16:24Z<p>'If you want to have a truly engaged and productive workforce, you've got to invest in employee development'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0343_638461197797306463.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/au/specialisation/employment-law/immigration-minister-warns-businesses-about-exploiting-migrant-workers/481460Immigration minister warns businesses about exploiting migrant workers2024-03-15T17:11:53Z<p>'This behaviour has been tolerated for far too long'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0343_638461195095415380.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/au/specialisation/payroll/payroll-jobs-see-standard-seasonal-rise-in-february/481458Payroll jobs see standard seasonal rise in February2024-03-15T17:07:59Z<p>Which regions saw the biggest gains?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0343_638461192747789217.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/au/specialisation/benefits/which-countries-have-the-best-work-life-balance/481424Which countries have the best work-life balance?2024-03-15T15:06:35Z<p>Report looks at paid leaves, hours of work, 'happiness' score</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638461119919870502.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-16:/au/specialisation/employee-engagement/does-march-madness-really-have-an-impact-on-workplace-productivity/481420Does March Madness really have an impact on workplace productivity?2024-03-15T15:04:14Z<p>Almost one-third of workers admit too watching event while at work: survey</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638461118381597571.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/au/specialisation/employment-law/frustrated-worker-blames-understaffing-for-aggressive-behaviour/481291'Frustrated' worker blames 'understaffing' for aggressive behaviour2024-03-14T19:39:00Z<p>It's unfair to have 'standards expected of angels' without support, says FWC in unfair dismissal case</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638460419311396772.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/au/specialisation/employment-law/fair-work-be-more-mindful-when-managing-young-workers/481290Fair Work: Be 'more mindful' when managing young workers2024-03-14T19:35:58Z<p>Dismissal case highlights 'sensitivities' of 'new people in the workforce'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638460417414031299.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/au/specialisation/benefits/only-3-of-aussies-want-to-return-to-office-full-time-survey/481289Only 3% of Aussies want to return to office full time: survey2024-03-14T19:33:10Z<p>How many are OK with going to the office two or three days per week?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638460415706339612.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/au/specialisation/employment-law/3-in-4-australians-support-right-to-disconnect-survey/4812883 in 4 Australians support right to disconnect: survey2024-03-14T19:30:30Z<p>Coalition called out for plan to repeal right to disconnect</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638460414254420173.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/au/specialisation/learning-development/all-encompassing-95-of-australias-workforce-will-be-hit-by-ai-critical-technologies-report/481287'All-encompassing': 95% of Australia's workforce will be hit by AI, critical technologies: report2024-03-14T19:27:54Z<p>Tasks increasingly done with help from robotics, data analytics, virtual worlds</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638460412538200787.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/au/specialisation/benefits/hybrid-work-opening-up-more-opportunities-for-women-survey/481248Hybrid work opening up more opportunities for women: survey2024-03-14T15:59:48Z<p>Work from home and office positively impacting career progression, inclusion, mental health</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638460287806089168.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/au/specialisation/employment-law/hr-leads-in-pay-range-transparency-report/481243HR leads in pay range transparency: report2024-03-14T15:57:04Z<p>New analysis underscores impact of pay transparency laws</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638460285939126376.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/employment-law/teacher-sends-goodbye-message-on-whatsapp-group-did-she-resign/481098Teacher sends 'Goodbye' message on WhatsApp group: Did she resign?2024-03-13T19:33:33Z<p>Woman argues it was 'short notice' termination but employer claims voluntary exit</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459552027316728.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/employment-law/did-company-director-give-employee-an-ultimatum/481095Did company director give employee an ultimatum?2024-03-13T19:26:14Z<p>In unfair dismissal case, employer argues worker had choice to stay or resign</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459547620257425.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/employment-law/how-hr-can-prepare-for-right-to-disconnect-law/481094How HR can prepare for 'right to disconnect' law2024-03-13T19:19:49Z<p>'An employee can refuse to respond to or acknowledge out-of-hours contact if it's not reasonable', lawyer says</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459543573191450.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/leadership/pwc-australia-laying-off-over-300-staff-in-major-restructure/481092PwC Australia laying off over 300 staff in major restructure2024-03-13T19:14:02Z<p>'We will work closely with impacted individuals to ensure they are aware of their options and next steps,' says CEO amid layoffs</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459540112918139.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/employment-law/does-an-employee-have-to-pay-back-an-accidental-overpayment/481090Does an employee have to pay back an accidental overpayment?2024-03-13T19:10:51Z<p>Circumstances can affect whether repayment is required</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459537946796168.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/employment-law/scrapping-of-traditional-work-hours-for-remote-workers-under-debate/481089Scrapping of traditional work hours for remote workers under debate2024-03-13T19:07:51Z<p>Employers want 'restrictive provisions' removed to allow remote staff to make up for lost time due to caring duties</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459536606336765.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/burnout-sexual-harassment-persist-in-was-mining-sector/481085Burnout, sexual harassment persist in WA's mining sector2024-03-13T18:56:47Z<p>Mining employees report high levels of burnout, psychological distress</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459530541684659.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/c-employers-given-less-favourable-score-on-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts/481043C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts2024-03-13T15:40:59Z<p>Those rating inclusion experience as poor less likely to stay: EY report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459412470880261.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/au/specialisation/employee-engagement/if-employees-dont-feel-as-productive-working-from-home-are-coworking-spaces-the-solution/481039If employees don't feel as productive working from home, are coworking spaces the solution?2024-03-13T15:39:02Z<p>'By utilising the diverse market of alternative workspaces, companies can provide workers with what they really want'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459411384737073.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/employee-engagement/microsofts-vp-of-hr-our-ultimate-goal-is-to-create-a-more-effective-and-efficient-hr-function/480882Microsoft’s VP of HR: ‘Our ultimate goal is to create a more effective and efficient HR function’2024-03-12T21:33:51Z<p>Amy Coleman sits down with HRD to chat growth mindset, DEI pushes and the changing face of HR</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638458760238326796.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/industrial-relations/co-managers-challenge-improper-consultation-process-amid-redundancy/480869Co-managers challenge improper consultation process amid redundancy2024-03-12T19:43:50Z<p>Fair Work highlights importance of checking relevant award</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638458694018367498.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/employment-law/engineering-firm-director-penalised-after-failing-to-act-on-compliance-notice/480868Engineering firm, director penalised after failing to act on Compliance Notice2024-03-12T19:41:26Z<p>Firm failed to completely backpay two employees before FWO's legal action commenced</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638458692767327343.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/employment-law/how-can-you-enforce-a-settlement-deed/480867How can you enforce a settlement deed?2024-03-12T19:39:01Z<p>Worker claims employer forced him to sign</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638458691147657727.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/queenslands-gender-pay-gap-down-to-134-in-2023/480864Queensland's gender pay gap down to 13.4% in 20232024-03-12T19:35:20Z<p>State makes progress on pay gap, superannuation</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638458689072428429.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/leadership/guardians-of-the-workforce-the-role-of-hr-amid-ai-transformation/480862'Guardians of the workforce': The role of HR amid AI transformation2024-03-12T19:31:43Z<p>HR 'needs to anticipate this roaring wave that is coming their way… and make sure companies are prepared,' says expert</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0305_638459065645204495.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/employee-engagement/january-exodus-how-to-address-prevent-impact-of-employee-departures/480861January exodus: How to address, prevent impact of employee departures2024-03-12T19:27:40Z<p>Employee retention: New year means new beginnings for many employees</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638458683567750983.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/specialisation/hr-technology/almost-all-firms-using-ai-for-project-management-plan-to-hike-investment-survey/480865Almost all firms using AI for project management plan to hike investment: survey2024-03-12T18:56:52Z<p>'Pioneering companies’ using AI ‘reaping rewards despite concerns,' says expert</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/038/0321_638458665951451825.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/news/general/workcation-at-sea-cruise-line-offers-voyage-to-remote-employees/480822Workcation at sea? Cruise line offers voyage to remote employees2024-03-12T15:22:33Z<p>Takes employees around ‘vibrant coastal towns in southern Europe’</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0321_638458537399966542.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/au/news/general/hermes-grants-4000-bonus-to-all-employees/480817Hermès grants €4,000 bonus to all employees2024-03-12T15:18:53Z<p>Bonus for 22,000 comes after strong performance for company in 2023</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0321_638458534649872372.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />