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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.

The gap in engagement levels between high performing and other organisations is widening, according to new research.

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.

Continuing instability in the economy means employers are increasingly relying on the incentive component of remuneration to attract and retain staff, says Mercer head of reward Garry Adams.

Employers should keep in mind three key things to maximise the value of their reward programs, says remuneration expert Garry Adams.

Here HR Daily rounds up responses to Federal Budget announcements that will potentially have an impact on HR functions.

HR professionals with strong analytical skills, and particularly those working in change management or compensation and benefits, will find it easiest to move into new roles this year, say HR recruitment specialists.

Employers are increasingly building in-house sourcing functions to facilitate more proactive and strategic recruitment, says US-based sourcing expert, Glen Cathey.