More than half of employees in the Australian finance profession have had to take on extra tasks after staff cuts, but employers are failing to put in place countering work/life balance initiatives, a survey has found.
"New entrant" airlines investing heavily in employee development and resisting the urge to "slash and burn" their workforce during economic slumps are outperforming the industry giants, says a new book on the flight trade.
Employers have cut millions from their discretionary spending over the past year, but risk blowing away all the savings by failing to control their contingent workforce, says talent management expert Gareth Flynn.
Leading employers are enjoying a surge in employee performance and productivity thanks to the application of employee assessments at both the recruitment and post-hire phases, according to a new report from Aberdeen Group.
Employer branding as a business tool is even more useful in a downturn than it is in a candidate-short market, according to TMP Worldwide's James Wiggins.
Employers that dump their 360-degree and similar feedback programs to concentrate on other issues during the economic downturn risk losing their talent and putting a dent in their succession plans, according to Chandler Macleod Consulting's executive GM, David Reynolds.
Employees often resist mentoring and disagree with feedback after an initial, more passive phase, but mentors shouldn't abandon them, according to psychologist and executive coach Gavin Freeman.
Employers that gather and accurately interpret workforce data before resorting to massive job cuts can avert unnecessary workplace upheaval and save big bucks in future recruitment costs, according to Qantas workforce analytics manager, Nathan Carbone.
Employers can minimise the development and aggravation of workplace mental illness and dramatically reduce their exposure to litigation by putting in place an employee assistance program and developing a clear anti-bullying policy, according to workplace lawyer Greg Robertson.
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.
