A focus on helping staff become better people, rather than better workers, has helped one organisation maintain high engagement levels and performance across the company.
HR and recruitment teams, rather than corporate communications departments, are best placed to develop employer branding strategies, and it's no longer enough for these to be consistent rather than tailored to talent segments, according to new research. Meanwhile, "pathologically high" daytime sleepiness is damaging productivity, employers are urged to keep marriage equality debate "calm", and more.
An ASX 100 company is joining a growing number of employers aiming to reduce the number of candidates they attract by refining their employee value proposition.
Awards have recognised Australia's most attractive employers; research shows candidate's employer brand research has doubled; 12 HR tech companies have been singled out for development; and two employers have expanded their paid parental leave schemes.
A growing organisation is using employee blogs and adapting marketing strategies to build a strong pipeline of prospective candidates, according to its head of marketing.
The traits people seek in prospective employers vary greatly depending on their chosen professions, according to new research by an employer branding specialist.
Nearly one in two managers believe their leadership skills are at best average, according to new research. Meanwhile, the drop in Australian cities' cost of living is "good news" for employers; LinkedIn has announced which employers are the most attractive; and more.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
