Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more.
The Australian Public Service is overhauling its approach to HR, including by avoiding "HR speak". Also in this article, Kmart embarks on upskilling; Hewlett Packard Enterprise ups the ante on parental leave and wellness; and much more.
In this highly practical webinar, relational strategist Julia Palmer shares critical communication and networking techniques to help HR professionals future-proof themselves in the 'human age', and build meaningful connections in their organisation.
An employer that actively maps out potential career paths for its employees believes it's significantly outperforming the market on average employment tenure.
An international employer's clear remit from its CEO to "compete on culture" has driven its huge focus on learning and development to attract and retain people.
Increasing visibility of career development opportunities and scrapping unnecessary role requirements were among Aon's most effective HR strategies last year, according to its people and culture director.
The Federal Circuit Court has ordered a sacked HR coordinator to pay $35k in costs, after he unreasonably refused his former employer's settlement offers. Also in this article, recent adverse action and redundancy decisions, workplace learning needs to double, and more.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
