BHP Billiton is undergoing a "macro change" to reach ambitious diversity targets, and has already clocked some early wins, according to one of its talent leaders.
Focusing leadership investment in day-to-day people leaders has helped add 20 points to a major employer's engagement score, its head of people and culture says.
The graduate recruitment market has become so competitive it's necessary for employers to target students in their first year of university and build a relationship throughout their studies, according to the campus recruitment lead at a global professional services firm.
Goal-setting programs can improve engagement and productivity even in organisations where tenure is expected to be short, the head of HR at a major employer says.
A large employer has slashed its contingent labour spend by more than a third and cut ties with tens of suppliers by moving to a master vendor arrangement.
An organisation that starts all meetings with two simple questions finds its team members have more empathy and can better support each other through occasional dips in work performance.
While other employers go to lengths to emphasise the 'fun' factor in their workplace, one director says keeping expectations low helps ensure only people with the right work ethic are hired.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
