HR professionals in most states can expect higher salaries in 2019, with Queensland well in front of the pack, according to a new global salary survey. Also in this article, maintaining health and wellbeing when returning from holidays, how age diversity impacts retention and profit, and more.
Confusion about the difference between unfair dismissal and general protections claims warranted giving an employee an extension of time, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article, HR salaries in major cities; employers' role in reskilling employees; and more.
Large business transformation projects are continuing to drive demand across the country for HR professionals with employee relations skills, while HR generalists and talent acquisition specialists have become increasingly sought after. Specialist HR recruiters share their insights in our HR employment snapshot.
An HR manager dismissed for misconduct has been ordered to pay $71k in costs for pursuing a meritless review of her case. Also in this article: HR roles in demand; organisations looking for onboarding expertise; and more.
Demand is high for HR business partners, generalists and industrial relations experts on the east coast, and organisations across the country are seeking professionals with change management skills, specialists say in our quarterly HR snapshot.
Friday's minimum wage ruling has prompted a mixed but predictable reaction from industry stakeholders. Meanwhile research highlights the need for Gen X career development to meet their expectations; employees are hiding their 'real self' at work; and more.
Employers will welcome the focus on jobs-related investment in this year's Federal Budget, but exactly where will the specialist talent for targeted professional fields come from?
Two new reports predict healthy growth in HR jobs over the coming years. Meanwhile, demand for contingent workers is waning; MBA programs are being overhauled; and more.
The Fair Work Commission will redetermine whether a worker was unfairly dismissed after his employer successfully argued the original hearing denied it procedural fairness. Also in this article, calls for more skills investment in the Federal Budget; mind performance training becoming mainstream amid increasing work pressures; and more.
Employers now face an extra hurdle in dismissing employees they deem unfit to perform the inherent requirements of their job; research finds job quality has decreased; employers' demand for HR talent has improved; and more.
