Australian organisations are ahead of the game in using workplace technology to drive business performance, according to new research. Meanwhile, a new report says ASX 300 boards need more HR directors, a union has launched a website to name and shame companies that offer illegal pay rates to workers, and more.
Organisations now recognise that people and culture are the most important elements of any digital transformation, and HR is increasingly playing a vital role in driving it, according to a specialist.
Australian employers continue to rely too much on external recruitment to solve their leadership challenges, research shows. Also in this article: reference checks failing; new legislation regulating labour hire; FWO 'tip-offs'; and more.
Employee engagement and recruitment are the two main areas where organisations can expect technology and new ideas to significantly improve their employment practices and outcomes this year, a specialist says.
Organisations that fail to prioritise digital HR are in "significant danger" of not adapting to change fast enough. Meanwhile, employers are being urged to ensure employment law compliance in light of proposed fines, and the S-x Discrimination Commissioner has released new details on her plans to address the pay gap and more.
The biggest threat to any organisation's cybersecurity is its people, meaning HR has a role to play in keeping systems and data safe, according to an expert in the field.
Personalised, automated L&D recommendations, learning modules delivered via mobile, and automated compliance reminders are just a few ways technology can make HR's role less hands-on and more strategic, experts say.
