The percentage of employers forecasting no staff turnover in the next 12 months has doubled since last year, according to an annual workforce trends report that suggests "a more optimistic view of the future".
The number of HR jobs advertised in Australia over the past three months has decreased by 3.5%, but the market nonetheless remains "robust", The Next Step's latest HR job market research shows.
New research shows workers who switch jobs voluntarily can expect an average pay increase of 9%, but despite a "record-setting labour market", Australia's rate of job-switching has only recently surpassed its pre-pandemic level.
Job stability concerns are making HR professionals reluctant to change jobs, which in turn is contributing to ongoing skills shortages, new research shows.
The Federal Government's new 'full employment' stance does not sit well with its "deeply problematic workplace relations agenda", employer representatives say.
HR salaries have risen by only 2% on average this year, but pay is now at the forefront of professionals' decisions about changing roles, new research shows.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
