Three things businesses must know before throwing an end-of-year party
Workers may not be "match-fit" for an alcohol-filled staff party, particularly in light of new workplace laws.
Ethical AI trends: Reejig co-founder Siobhan Savage on what to expect in 2023
New AI laws are set to shake up the use of AI for talent decision-making in 2023. This is just the start of a global movement that organisations need to be aware of.
Former Lovisa employees allege underpayment and “traumatic” work culture
Australian jewellery retailer Lovisa could face a class action suit from former employees over allegations of underpayment and mistreatment.
Another public holiday? The way Australia’s World Cup campaign is going, businesses shouldn’t rule it out
Bleary eyes and the odd hangover aren't the only headaches facing Australian business owners, as the unlikely success of the national men's team has sparked calls for a new public holiday.
How do you sack staff in the remote work era? Hint: Not with an automated text message
Some 2700 bleary-eyed employees at a US company woke up last week to an automated text message informing them they'd been sacked effective immediately "due to unforeseen business circumstances".
Explained: What the passing of the Respect at Work laws in the Senate means for employers
The ‘cornerstone’ of the Respect at Work Bill is the inclusion of a positive duty for employers to prevent workplace sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
Migration reform is on the way, Clare O’Neil says, as skills shortages constrain business growth
The federal government says it will overhaul Australia's migration system to better meet the needs of tomorrow's economy.
Respect@Work website provides “one-stop-shop” for businesses on how to stamp out sexual harassment
The Respect@Work Council has launched new website informing employers how best to eliminate and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace.
Why an algorithm manager is the newest form of a horrible boss
What is to be made of the new bosses settling into workplaces across all sectors: the algorithm managers?
Paid parental leave changes welcomed, but more needed to close gender pay gap
The Albanese government has announced an additional six weeks will be added to Australia’s current Paid Parental Leave scheme, giving parents a total of six months of total leave payable.
Fears for workers with disability after axing of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods
The end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods has been welcomed by industry groups slogged by workforce shortages, but politicians from across the aisle fear the decision could expose at-risk workers to infection.
Thursday’s public holiday caused a spike in unscheduled leave and worker no-shows, says Deputy data
Nearly one in four rostered retail shifts went unworked on last week's Day of Mourning public holiday, scheduling platform Deputy says.