'Put the customer first' is an outdated adage, says St George Bank chief executive officer George Frazis. Instead, any organisation that really wants to please its customers will put its own people first.
There's a high chance the investment your company is making in high-potential employees is simply grooming them for the competition, according to talent expert Eugene Burke.
Faced with a shrinking talent pool, Konica Minolta has gone back to basics and launched its own trainee program, targeting people of all ages without tertiary qualifications.
The Fair Work Commission has issued its first substantive orders under the new anti-bullying regime, limiting contact between two workers except in emergency circumstances.
It's one of the most successfully tested tools for fostering and promoting cultural diversity, and philanthropist Peter Scanlon says HR should use it to break down barriers in the workplace.
If you think a development program that focuses on building leaders as individuals will boost the diversity of your upper ranks, think again. Different demographics often require tailored programs, one company has found.
Mandatory drug and alcohol testing in construction and other dangerous industries is a "common sense" move that would make it easier for employers to meet their safety obligations, according to employment lawyer Tony Wood.
An organisation's total rewards system has a role to play in shaping an environment that is ripe for innovation, says Richard Kantor. Here's how it's done.
As the jobs market heats up, many organisations will struggle this year to retain their employees, and those charged with the task in HR teams might be most at risk of leaving.
Here is a specialist's advice on how HR departments can maintain their own people and build their headcount this year, along with tips for HR candidates looking for their next role.
An employer was right to sack a worker for making racist comments on a public two-way radio, despite the fact he had worked at the company for more than three decades and was under personal duress at the time, the Fair Work Commission has found.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
