Optus is the latest employer to increase its investment in L&D, partnering with universities to bridge its skills gaps. Also in this article, developments in the graduate job market and employer branding.
With international hiring on hold, internal recruiters are having to work harder to fill open roles, especially where remote locations are involved, a talent acquisition specialist says.
A fast-growing organisation that established its values early says "doubling down" on them has moved workplace culture from HR's domain into a key element of the business strategy.
COVID-19 is highlighting a big gap between what employees want from their employers and what organisations are prioritising, new research shows. Meanwhile Victorian employers are being urged to create 'workforce bubbles' as the State considers how to safely re-open for business.
A telco has revamped its employer brand to better align with its recruitment experience after it became more difficult to attract top talent, and its time to fill and cost per hire started to blow out.
TikTok is the antithesis of boring, same-same employer branding, and organisations should be aware they might be represented on it even if they're not using it, a specialist says.
The authenticity of an organisation's core values comes to the fore during difficult times, with the current crisis set to have a lasting impact on employer brands, says an expert.
Whether hiring is now going gangbusters, completely frozen, or somewhere in between, strong employer branding remains crucial and must be handled with sensitivity. This webcast outlines critical branding and messaging considerations during a downturn.
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.
