Employers can encourage more collaborative and innovative cultures by turning some traditional HR processes upside down, according to psychologist and author Dr Amantha Imber.
Employer brands are suffering as a result of "appalling" recruitment processes, according to new research. Meanwhile, read how the Federal Government aims to reduce youth unemployment; what HR's "biggest problem" is; and more.
The Australian Human Rights Commission has suggested it should be easier for employees to pursue workplace discrimination claims in court, in a major report on age and disability discrimination.
Employees are more likely to stay engaged at work if they have regular career conversations, but these talks rarely happen, says a report that highlights two vital roles HR professionals can play in ensuring they occur.
Demand for soft skills in younger workers is dramatically increasing, but they are failing to keep up, a major report shows. Meanwhile, an inquiry has highlighted the cultural issues that can promote workplace bullying; technology is decreasing face-to-face interactions; the AFP says cybercriminals are targeting HR payroll systems; and more.
The Fair Work Commission has rejected that a worker facing redundancy should have received preference over a colleague for a "new" position, further clarifying employers' redeployment obligations. Meanwhile, research has found long hours and work-life balance aren't incompatible; employers should do more to address Millennials' anxiety; and more.
Leaders who use storytelling to make a point will inspire action more effectively than those who rely on reasoning and direction, says author Shawn Callahan.
HR skills are in demand across the board this quarter, a new report shows. In this article we also report on hiring trends in the IT and finance sectors; calls for tougher redundancy obligations; and how employers should address workplace psychosocial risks.
Employees are better able to stick with projects and "achieve bigger goals" when they have stronger emotional resilience, and employers can help them build it, according to a new report.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
