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.
Employers relying on traditional workforce planning models to predict and meet talent needs will find the task impossible before long, according to talent expert Kevin Wheeler.
HR has traditionally been good at collecting operational metrics, but less so at using this data strategically to inform workforce planning decisions, according to a talent management and recruitment specialist.
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.