Human Resources Director Australia

Human Resources Director (HRD) is a top multimedia platform in Australia designed specifically for HR professionals. Our award-winning offerings span Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region, providing crucial news, insights, and analysis. HRD serves as a powerful channel for connecting with senior HR professionals. We collaborate with prestigious business schools worldwide and utilize Key Media’s extensive global presence to engage with prominent HR practitioners across the globe. HRD focuses on reaching key decision-makers by delivering industry-leading content that aids both business needs and the evolving best practices required of HR Directors in their dynamic roles.

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Employer liability questioned after volunteer's sexual abuse of minor

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Paulinet Tamaray

Victim’s counsel argues workplace arrangements enabled abuse. Court examines limits of employer’s vicarious liability The Court of Appeal for British Columbia recently dealt with a case involving vicarious liability where an organisation was sued for sexual abuse perpetrated by a volunteer against a young person in their care. The volunteer had been arranged by the organisation to provide services that brought him into regular contact with the victim.
Worker challenges redundancy decision after company sale triggers mass layoffs

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Paulinet Tamaray

FWC examines whether business divestment constituted genuine redundancy The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a jurisdictional challenge to an unfair dismissal application, where an employer successfully argued that a worker's termination constituted genuine redundancy following a business sale.
Worker challenges voluntary resignation claims after serious workplace complaints

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Paulinet Tamaray

FWC examines whether employee was forced to quit or left voluntarily The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dealt with a general protections case involving a service technician who claimed he was forced to resign from his position due to his employer's unreasonable conduct over several months.
HRFutureFest’s game-changing debut shakes up industry

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Hundreds of HR pros swap the boardroom for bold ideas, escape rooms, wine tastings and F1 simulators at the inaugural HRFutureFest event in Toronto More than 700 HR professionals gathered at the first annual HRFutureFest in Toronto on June 3 for a day of connections, career inspiration and fun. The festival shook up the typical, often predictable, conference experience by combining hands-on learning with fun experiences.
Ontario making it easier for U.S. healthcare workers to move to province

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Jim Wilson

Province also accelerating nursing programs Ontario is taking steps to increase its healthcare workforce. The provincial government is allowing qualified United States-licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses to begin working in Ontario health settings without prior registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Quebec proposing ‘responsible reduction’ of number of TFWP permit holders

1 day ago | hcamag.com | Jim Wilson

In addition to the temporary immigration cap, three scenarios for reducing permanent immigration levels have been put forward: A 50% reduction from the 2019–2024 average, resulting in 25,000 admissions annually; A 30% reduction to 35,000 admissions annually; Or a 10% reduction to 45,000 admissions annually. The government said it will prioritise the selection of candidates already residing in Quebec who speak French and meet labour market needs.
'Purpose is not something the CEO dictates,' says HR leader and CEO of Singapore Cancer Society

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Paulinet Tamaray

Tan Kwang Cheak shares how cross-sector leadership shaped his belief in purpose as a driving force for culture and care As workforce expectations continue to evolve, a growing number of leaders are discovering that performance alone is no longer the north star. Today’s employees are increasingly driven by alignment with a deeper purpose.
Man jailed for harassing public service workers in serious workplace abuse case

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Paulinet Tamaray

Court sends strong message about protecting frontline staff from escalating violence and threats Singapore's Magistrate Court recently dealt with a case involving multiple charges against a 32-year-old man who engaged in abusive behaviour towards public service workers on separate occasions. The incidents occurred at two different locations over a 13-month period.
Dismissed worker succeeds against employer's abandoned job allegations

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Paulinet Tamaray

Authority awards compensation after examining conflicting termination accounts The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) recently dealt with a case involving disputed circumstances around the end of a worker's employment after just 20 days on the job.
HR leaders warn EVP missteps can erode trust and reduce retention

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

HR leaders from Lindt and Sprungli Canada, Nokia and more discussed EVP at HRFutureFest in Toronto In a hiring environment that feels more like a battlefield than a marketplace, the stakes have never been higher for getting the employee value proposition (EVP) right.