One in two Australian employees think younger workers don't appreciate the knowledge and skills of their older counterparts, according to research that suggests ignoring demographic changes increases the risk of workplace disharmony.
Resilience is the main determinant of workplace success, but HR professionals must ensure their own house is in order before trying to build other employees' strength in this area, warns a specialist.
New research on barriers to career progression has found perceptions about work hours and work/life balance are a significant issue for many employees, but according to engagement specialist Kate Boorer the reality could be far less prohibitive - and it's up to employers to say so.
Despite a prevailing desire for work-life balance, new research shows few Australian employees are taking advantage of flexible work options. Part of the problem could be that while flexible work is widely offered, most employers have not formalised their arrangements.
The 70:20:10 leadership development model - a "near-universal planning edict" in the HR world - is inaccurate, inappropriate and outdated, according to new report from The Conference Board and DDI.
HR managers who are struggling to secure budget to achieve their goals should quantify the dollar cost of not executing their strategy, and present a business case from a risk perspective, says Aon Hewitt managing director of people risk, Robyn Perkins.
The job market is finally improving for HR practitioners, especially those who can demonstrate commercial acumen, but HR salaries across Australia are expected to remain stagnant in 2015.
Leadership development was the biggest challenge for HR professionals this year, but taking steps now will ensure it isn't a recurring theme in 2015, according to new research.
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.
