Slater & Gordon suspects former employee, refers investigation outcomes to police

National plaintiff firm Slater & Gordon has referred outcomes from its forensic investigation into the recent...

25 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Identity allegation exposes HR manager with claim against major firm

Concerning information has exposed the alleged identity of a former HR manager who accused Slater & Gordon of...

19 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Inside a former HR manager’s lawsuit against Slaters

In addition to grappling with the fallout from a “disparaging” firm-wide email, one of Australia’s leading...

11 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

‘I did not send the email’: Slater & Gordon chief people officer responds to all-staff correspondence

The interim chief people officer at Slater & Gordon is taking legal action in the wake of an explosive all-staff...

25 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Gilchrist Connell’s chief people officer named new CEO

In what is likely a major first for the legal profession, insurance firm Gilchrist Connell has named a new CEO with an...

28 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer’s report finds ‘systemic’ racism at ABC

ABC’s managing director has apologised to current and former employees of the national broadcaster who have...

02 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Are PIPs a ‘quiet firing’ tool for firms?

Performance improvement plans (PIPs) may be used by businesses, including law firms, that “lack the moral fibre to...

29 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Worker’s retainer with law firm hinders Fair Work application

A chicken factory worker fired for allegedly hitting a woman was unable to convince the Fair Work Commission his...

26 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Pinsent Masons set to trial half-day Fridays

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has unveiled a pilot program whereby its staff can finish their working weeks at...

23 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

In sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’

A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may...

21 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why a law firm’s ‘good’ marketing managers aren’t really marketing managers at all

In today’s fast-paced business environment, marketing managers play a pivotal role that extends well beyond strategic...

16 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why bullies earn more later in life

A recent study has discovered a direct correlation between aggressive tendencies at a young age and prosperous economic...

12 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Leaders must help themselves before they can help their employees

Sometimes, leaders tend to neglect their own wellbeing to uplift that of their employees. This process can prove to...

12 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

How to avoid a media ‘train wreck’

The disastrous interview of Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci on the ABC current affairs program Four Corners...

23 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The ‘Big Stay’: The next workplace trend?

There have been plenty of trends affecting retention and attrition over the last few years. The Great Resignation,...

23 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Flexidus’: Is the hybrid debate a symptom of deep-seated issues?

With many employees across professional services being dragged back into the office, some (or a lot) are anticipating...

18 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Bare minimum Mondays’ are not the answer

Monday is just a day of the week, like any other day of the week, really, but it’s always had a bad rap, writes Joe...

21 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

4-day weeks see staff personal days drop by 44%

The number of employees taking sick and personal days has seen a dramatic decline in companies that have implemented a...

18 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Nearly 9 in 10 Aussie employers have now mandated office days

Workplaces are putting their foot down. Despite facing staff resignations, most Australian employers have introduced...

17 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

The push for 5 days onsite work is ‘outdated’

It is no secret that employees value flexibility in the post-COVID-19 era of work. The benefits seemingly outweigh the...

16 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy