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There remains an obvious disconnect between employers recognising the warning signs of burnout and implementing effective interventions, a specialist in the field says.

In today's tight talent market, employers must be more willing to accept candidates who might not be "revenue-generating resources" on day one, but are driven, capable learners, a training specialist says.

The fundamental skills required for effective leadership haven't changed in the past 20 years, but some are now critical, according to an academic who urges leaders and employers to prioritise four "Cs".

"Phenomenal" growth in on-demand interviewing suggests a major shift in the way talent wants to engage with employers during the hiring process; meanwhile it's time for automation to shed its "cold" image, leaders in the recruitment tech space say.

Without a community stewardship program, employees who might happily volunteer for charities can get stuck on the problem of figuring out which ones and how, an HR leader says.

The benefits that matter most to employees might change from one year to the next, but employers could be getting more return on their investment in one category in particular, an expert says.

As organisations continue to refine their listening strategy and frequency, there's more opportunity to surface actionable trends and risks, a strategist says.

Secondary psychological injuries represent a growing portion of workers' compensation claims and costs, but they're not well understood or addressed, a mental health specialist says.

HR has an opportunity to play more than a compliance role when it comes to environment, social and governance (ESG), an organisational strategy specialist says.

B-suite leaders are perfectly positioned to boost retention and maintain balance in an organisation, an experienced HR leader says.