by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 25, 2022
Hello! In this newsletter, I discuss a trend I’ve noticed in the workplace world. I also share news about a rare unfair dismissal reinstatement case, changes to parental leave and the debate about paying city workers more than country folk. This week’s “Dear Jen”...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 20, 2022
Dan Murphy’s wanted to hire 2,200 people to fill positions in 258 stores. They sought to avoid the hiring process bureaucracy by guaranteeing an on-the-spot 10-minute job interview with anyone over 18 who came in. Dan Murphy’s now have 1,000 applicants moving through...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 17, 2022
A Property Manager, who had been employed for 4.5 years, conducted inspections of rental properties for her employer. She had been directed by text message to “make sure that you are wearing masks for all inspections”. A tenant called the employer to...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
As part of a new working model now launched in Singapore, Citi employees worldwide are being classified as either “hybrid” (permitted to work remotely up to two days per week if they wish), “resident” (must work onsite) and “remote” (can be performed offsite given...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Oct 13, 2022
Monash University business school released a report about a pilot study regarding pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The report notes that case law by itself is not a helpful insight into experiences of pregnant women at work, it is only “the tip of the...
