Giving employees a say in the recruitment process is a highly effective way of ensuring new hires have the right cultural fit, says the chief operating officer of an Australian software company.
Massive Open Online Courses are an ideal solution for employers with geographically fragmented workforces that need access to training any time, anywhere, according to the HR director of a company pioneering the use of MOOCs for workplace learning and development.
Origin Energy's contingent workforce model went from a "chaotic" free-for-all resulting in six-figure fines to a centralised structure saving the company $21 million in just a few years, says its HR general manager, Keith Wilkinson.
Encouraging employees to offer solutions to workplace issues engenders their trust and builds a more loyal workforce, says the head of people and culture at Virgin Australia.
Promoting lateral moves and three 'smart' ways to develop careers helps MasterCard maintain high engagement in its transition to a high-performance workplace.
Positive workplace cultures need constant review and maintenance, according to an award-winning employer that has appointed guardians to protect its own.
Committing to transparency and clear communication has helped an organisation that is undergoing "tremendous" change achieve stronger engagement with each new message.
Workplace mental health programs should give employees clear instructions on how to respond when someone isn't coping, to prevent 'amateur counselling', according to an HR director.
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.
