Leadership development was the biggest challenge for HR professionals this year, but taking steps now will ensure it isn't a recurring theme in 2015, according to new research.
Employers will need to find ways to build self-sustaining talent acquisition teams, as the gap between internal recruiter supply and demand grows, says recruitment trainer Mark Tortorici.
Bonus schemes aren't as prevalent in HR as in other departments, but they can help employers attract and retain talent, while keeping costs down during tough times, advises an HR recruitment specialist.
Employers that ignore workforce data when hiring for their HR departments will soon hit roadblocks, as growth in the sector outpaces the general labour market over the next five years, warns a talent sourcing strategy expert.
HR professionals can increase their strategic value by anticipating the future talent needs of the business and actively working to influence supply, rather than just reacting to demand, says talent management expert Rosemarie Dentesano.
The number of Australian workplaces reporting talent shortages has declined for the third year in a row, but still remains well above the global average, according to ManpowerGroup's annual survey.
HR professionals specialising in organisational design and change management will be in demand over the next six months, according to the latest half-yearly Robert Walters HR market update, which finds large companies are seeking talent to help with significant transformation programs.
Too many organisations are "externalising" and blaming the market for their inability to attract great candidates, when really they need to hone their recruitment practices, according to the former UK director of Flight Centre, Mandy Johnson.
HR and talent executives around the world take a dim view of their own abilities, giving themselves the equivalent of a C-minus, according to new research by Deloitte.
In the face of unprecedented change, rising disengagement and inflated employee expectations, employers need to build brands that "cut through the clutter" to engage people, according to marketing expert Dan Gregory.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
