Employers can no longer afford to neglect the impact of talent practices on their results, meaning HR practitioners with business nous are in high demand, says HR recruitment specialist Andrew Hanson.
New research has found demand is up for HR professionals; employees aren't optimistic about pay rises and bonuses this year; older STEM workers lack mentoring opportunities; and an 'active design' workplace has failed to improve productivity.
A shift towards "employee self-service" is reducing employers' need for HR personnel, and those who are in demand increasingly require non-traditional skillsets, according to a talent management expert.
Australia is on the precipice of unprecedented workplace change, but regulation and policy discussions focus too much on "yesterday's problems", warns Business Council of Australia chief executive, Jennifer Westacott.
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.
