The focus of employer branding during a crisis must be on existing employees, and many organisations might struggle to recalibrate their brand to remain relevant, an expert says.
An employee who spread 16 weeks of maternity leave pay over 32 weeks has failed to convince a court that the extra 16 weeks should also count towards her service. Also in this article: recent dismissal rulings; Australia and New Zealand's best employers; and why gig workers have better mental health than the rest of the working population.
Large employer brands are getting bogged down in complexity and outdated objectives, with HR teams finding it difficult to 'refresh' their image, a specialist says.
Including social media storytelling in its graduate recruitment marketing campaign has led to a 50 per cent boost in applications for the Australian arm of a global employer, according to the head of its people team.
HR professionals are overestimating how effectively they convey an organisation's culture to candidates, relying too much on job descriptions and not enough on interviews, says Microsoft's global talent acquisition leader.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
