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Employers now obtaining greater insight into the skills in their organisation are uncovering some huge surprises, not least among which are the ways employees would like to use and be recognised for their abilities.

Optus is the latest employer to increase its investment in L&D, partnering with universities to bridge its skills gaps. Also in this article, developments in the graduate job market and employer branding.

Last year prompted many employers to think more strategically about their redeployment, internal mobility, and outplacement goals, but leading-edge employers are now also combining these areas with their future of work scenarios.

Woolworths has announced a major initiative to help upskill and redeploy its 60,000-strong workforce. Meanwhile another employer is launching working hubs in "paradise" locations to attract and retain talent.

The jail term handed down to an NAB employee this week sends a timely reminder to HR about managing increasing fraud risks.

An unfairly dismissed employee has lost her appeal for reinstatement. Also in this article, how remote work practices are harming productivity, and where leadership capabilities are converging.

The ability to lead with confidence in the absence of concrete knowledge will be critical in workplaces this year, a specialist says.

HR leaders have shared their focus areas and priorities for managing people effectively in 2021, and expert consultants pinpoint the best ways to approach these strategies.

Leadership development stalled for some employers in 2020, but in getting programs back up and running there's one area in particular to focus on for the greatest impact.