Demand for HR specialists who understand global and emerging workplace issues is heating up, according to new research. Meanwhile, the Federal Court has found a wage tool discriminated against employees to the tune of $100 million; an employee has won only nominal damages in a long-running bullying case; and more.
The best HR professionals will move out of the "personnel department" and into a new role as "consultant in human performance" in 2017, according to global talent management expert Josh Bersin.
More employers have received employer of choice accreditation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency this year despite stricter criteria, the list released today shows. Also in this article, a Senate inquiry majority has opposed passing a bill that would ban "pay gag clauses" in employment contracts; a state government has announced initiatives to boost workplace gender equality; and more.
A lack of emotional engagement with work is usually considered undesirable, but a study that links it with reduced absenteeism suggests it could be a valuable coping mechanism.
Many leaders think wellbeing is a "nice but meaningless buzzword" and that resilience can't be fostered in employees, new research shows. Other reports highlight the prevalence of reference check fraud, key barriers to successful digital transformation, and more.
Millennials are far more interested in developing their own skills than progressing into leadership roles, research shows. Other new studies shed light on the average tenure of shift workers, how well employees cope with change, and much more.
Adopting tactics traditionally used in marketing to define ideal candidates gives employers an advantage in hiring the talent they need, according to researchers from job search engine Indeed. Also in this article, three ways to harness the capabilities of an older workforce.
Employees fear being "out of sight, out of mind" when working from home, and tend to over-compensate with extra emails and communication, new research shows. In other HR news, employers are being urged to take a structured approach to managing DV; Millennials are largely unbiased about male and female leaders; the Victorian Government has vowed to introduce portable long service leave; and more.
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.
