A report investigating the key trends driving business and human capital decisions has found boards are increasingly eager to work with HR experts to ensure talent-related issues are central to organisational strategy.
In organisations that are particularly exposed to tough economic or market conditions, HR professionals must know how to rapidly shift priorities and prove their value to the executive team, say the global and Australian heads of recruitment firm Robert Walters.
Interviews are arguably the most important element of a recruiting process, but too often employers let themselves down by failing to properly plan and inform candidates of what to expect, says legal recruitment specialist Jason Elias.
Employers that can't source the talent they need should consider whether they're "selling the right message", says the general manager of human resources at Chevron, Kaye Butler.
It might be a tough year for HR professionals on the employment market, with organisations becoming much more particular about the hard and soft skills they're seeking in the practitioners they bring on board, says HR recruitment specialist Marisa Iuculano.
This year, the war for talent will increasingly focus on specific skills and individuals, says Futurestep Asia Pacific CEO Tim Nelson, who warns there won't be enough high performers to go around.
Contingent work is set to dominate other forms of employment, but will bring with it huge challenges for HR professionals, a conference heard this week.
HR professionals must create more flexible workforces to meet the demands posed by economic uncertainty and other emerging trends, says Pacific Brands Workwear Group general manager Holly Kramer.
As employers restructure their organisations to take advantage of global markets, HR managers will need to lead and shape the agenda around change, talent and global operations, according to Deloitte Consulting partner Kate McDonald.
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