The concept of work-life balance is unhelpful in the 21st century, and instead of balance employees should be seeking integration of the two worlds, says a leading business mentor and author.
Contrary to popular perceptions, contingent jobs have been declining for less-skilled workers, and growth in non-permanent employment is occurring primarily in skilled and white-collar sectors, according to new research. Meanwhile, one in two workers intend to spend under three years with an employer before moving on, frontline employees feel left out of digital transformation projects, and more.
A new book revisits the transactional and transformative side of workplace practices, and challenges the use of business partners in the current HR model.
Research suggests emerging technology is a reason to be positive rather than fearful about jobs of the future, but new skills must nonetheless be fostered; distinct attributes are needed for virtual work success; Australia's top HR executives named; CV deception is rife; and more.
Australian employees' pay rise expectations are at a six-year high, new research shows. Meanwhile, an inquiry has recommended whistleblower rewards as part of a new penalty regime; workplace domestic violence management is failing; and more.
Powerful cultures that are supported by like-minded people fuel phenomenal growth in organisations, according to a new book that highlights the qualities of 'cult' employer brands.
Differentiating HR approaches according to the value of roles within an organisation can lead to perceptions of unfairness and increase turnover, new research shows.
Employers are using labour hire arrangements to keep wages down, rather than for flexibility, a Parliamentary committee has warned in recommending extending direct employee rights to on-hire workers. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of people leave their job because of poor leadership, an increasing number of employers are taking an unusual approach to engaging parents, and more.
A combination of gender and cultural biases is "amplifying" career progression obstacles for culturally-diverse female leaders, according to new research.
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.
