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When do employees need to disclose their medical history?
Requesting an employee's medical history can be a tricky conversation. While some people might be reluctant to reveal their personal health information, there are some instances where disclosure is necessary for compliance and their safety.
How two companies are charting a path to better mental health management
Workers compensation claims related to mental health are set to double by 2030, according to new research. HR professionals at these two organisations have rolled out trailblazing mental health initiatives to fight the trend of low psychological safety at work.
The impact of datafication on organisational culture
As consumers, people have long been concerned about how tech platforms harvest and utilise their data. Recent years have seen these concerns creep into our workplaces, as employee data becomes an increasingly valuable commodity.
The future of flexible work in the public sector
Over two thirds of employees would give up a pay rise for more flexibility, finds research. To meet the changing needs of today’s workforce, it’s up to the public sector to lead the way.
How a committee of volunteers transformed QBE’s LGBTQIA+ inclusion initiatives
After implementing a hugely successful initiative to build support for the LGBTQIA+ community in and outside the workplace, QBE Pride has been nominated for this year’s Michael Kirby LGBTIQ Inclusion Award at the AHRI Awards.
Three quarters of Australian employees are stockpiling annual leave, research finds
Amid growing cost-of-living pressures and a looming recession, many Aussies are reluctant to take annual leave. How should leaders respond?
Number of Australians with a ‘side hustle’ reaches record high
The number of multiple job holders in Australia has reached an all time high, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Why are so many Aussies picking up a side hustle – and do they pose any risks to organisations?
What HR needs to know about collecting and storing employee data
As the dust settles on several high-profile corporate data breaches, leaders at many organisations are feeling uneasy about the security and compliance of their own employee data.
Better together: 3 ways to preserve culture during a merger
Research shows that up to 9 in 10 mergers and acquisitions fail to meet their objectives. Why do so many M&A projects fail, and what can organisations do to avoid the pitfalls of blending two cultures?
The number of Australian employees who are struggling has risen by 40% since 2021, research finds
A new report from The Wellbeing Lab and AHRI shows that many Australian employees are still struggling to sustain their wellbeing at work in spite of less large-scale disruption to their lives.