Offering flexibility is now a "make or break" factor for recruiting and retaining employees, as hybrid working becomes not just preferred, but expected. Also in this article, an employer steps up its "work anywhere" policy; and more.
The Federal Government has failed to commit to key steps towards preventing workplace harassment, gender equity advocates argue. Also in this article, how the pandemic has changed HR, and why employees are hiding their true selves at work.
'B-suite' leaders now face a particularly high risk of burnout, but they can reduce it using four steps to control the pace of work, an experienced leader and advisor says.
Beyond agile working, some employers are now setting themselves apart as "gymnastic", working smarter in three key ways. Meanwhile, as hiring demand escalates, salaries and rates are starting to inflate.
One year on from COVID, high productivity is masking an exhausted workforce, according to research by Microsoft. Also in this article, how the Fair Work Commission is nudging employers to better compliance, and new court and commission rulings.
Where employees' personality traits can impact the quality of work, workplace factors can also drive personality changes, and this has significant implications for managing talent, researchers say.
HR salaries have rebounded from last year's falls to sit at or near 2019 levels, according to Robert Half's annual salary survey. Meanwhile pay rates for new hires are remaining below that of existing employees in the same roles, Mercer research shows.
It's wrong to expect workplaces will be "normal" again anytime soon, and employers should instead be preparing for a "fourth wave" of the pandemic, says Gartner vice president Aaron McEwan.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
