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Redefining the meaning and purpose of work for employees will be a crucial role for HR in the face of increasing automation and artificial intelligence, a global HR think tank says.

Yarra Valley Water now has 97% of staff feeling aligned to the company's purpose and reporting role clarity, while also achieving gender equity at board and executive level and zero time lost to injuries in the last financial year.

An employer with such low attrition it can't rely on resignations to create role openings is finding new ways to "create movement" in lieu of traditional career paths.

Personalised welcome packs, one-on-one coaching and extensive induction training set new recruits at MECCA Brands up for success from day one, according to its HR director.

An employer unlawfully discriminated against a worker based on his age and disability when a manager sacked him because he had a bad back, poor hearing and was "too old", a tribunal has ruled.

The top-ranked company on Australia's best places to work list provides recruitment training to every line manager involved in its hiring, and boasts single-digit attrition rates.

Powerful cultures that are supported by like-minded people fuel phenomenal growth in organisations, according to a new book that highlights the qualities of 'cult' employer brands.

Some key challenges have held back most corporate social responsibility programs from advancing beyond 'feel good' efforts, but savvy HR professionals now know how to overcome them to achieve a return on their investment, according to a CSR strategist.

An award-winning employer has generated "enormous" autonomy and engagement by setting a clear expectation that every employee at every level is a leader, according to its head of HR.

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.