At the recent AHRI National Convention there was a focus on the relevance of people in managing the modern workplace within the ever increasing presence of AI.
In this month’s edition of Conversations we feature:
We hope this edition of Conversations prompts some interesting conversations amongst your HR and Management teams.
Human Nature: The “Human” in HR – Part 1
Is the shift to technology and use of big data in HR taking the “human” out of Human Resources?
I, Robot: The “Human” in HR – Part 2
To what extent should HR rely on data and tech when it comes to managing today’s workforce?
We Don’t Talk Anymore: The “Human” in HR – Part 3
Great HR starts with a simple question: “How’s everything going?”. We discuss the importance of genuine human interactions to the central functions of human resources: retention, dispute resolution and engagement.
The rising influence of artificial intelligence in modern workplaces through human resources information systems (HRIS) poses some interesting challenges for Australian employment laws and Australian employers. We explore those challenges and ask just who is the true decision-maker, as required by law, when it comes to employment matters such as adverse action disputes.
Think before you click: Email and IT policies
Email makes correspondence and transactions simple and efficient, but it is also easy to send the wrong email to the wrong recipient! Two recent case examples demonstrate the importance of having email and IT policies.
“Dear all...” – FWC finds employee’s heated mass email a valid reason for dismissal
Email, in one form or another, has been around for more than 40 years but employers and employees are still coming to grips with how to manage email etiquette in the workplace.
Can an employer be liable for employee misbehaviour on social media?
A recent civil law suit filed in the US highlights the need for employers to clearly define what is and isn’t “work-related conduct”.
If there is a particular topic you would like covered we would love to hear from you so please email us at sydney@workplacelaw.com.au
"Meatball and Wine Bar taken to court over claims 26 workers were underpaid $14,000"
All too often a business starts as a one-person operation and then grows without consideration for broader workplace laws. Shane Koelmeyer, Director at Workplace Law, speaks to Emma Koehn of Smart Company in regards to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s recent legal action.
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