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Encouraging employees to offer solutions to workplace issues engenders their trust and builds a more loyal workforce, says the head of people and culture at Virgin Australia.

Gamifying particular elements of the recruitment process but not others can help employers avoid perceptions that a "silly game" is deciding candidates' future, advises a big Australian employer that recently developed its own recruitment game.

Reverse mentoring is an under-rated but valuable way for companies to break down generational biases and build mutual respect between senior leaders and younger workers, according to a specialist in the field.

One of the key benefits of well-run talent communities is that candidates with poor cultural fit will self-select out - and save employers costly retention and productivity problems down the track, specialists say.

Book retailer Dymocks filled all its Christmas casual positions in the space of a week without advertising, after building its own talent community.

Employers can gain an edge over their competition by focusing on two productivity drivers that many organisations largely ignore: internal mobility and workspace design, say experts in these fields.

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.

Steering clear of trendy new tools - or "shiny balls" - can help HR teams overcome the biggest obstacle to effectively implementing new technology, according to an international expert.

Shared services operating models are becoming more prevalent, and their rise heralds a shift in HR professionals' roles and requisite skillsets, says Accenture Australia operations lead Russell Ives.

Contrary to popular wisdom, encouraging staff to increase their distractions can actually improve productivity and reduce the risk of burnout, says a performance coach.