In response to a tightening candidate market, an employer has ramped up its efforts around talent mapping and engaging passive candidates, its people leaders say.
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.
Including social media storytelling in its graduate recruitment marketing campaign has led to a 50 per cent boost in applications for the Australian arm of a global employer, according to the head of its people team.
A candidate has been awarded more than $1.4 million in compensation for discrimination after an employer chose not to hire him because of his public political activity.
HR professionals are overestimating how effectively they convey an organisation's culture to candidates, relying too much on job descriptions and not enough on interviews, says Microsoft's global talent acquisition leader.
Australia has jumped to fourth place in the world for 'total talent readiness', with research suggesting it is in a stronger position than ever to address the talent crisis, while highlighting key areas to address.
Change management and transformation projects keep driving up demand for experienced HR business partners, generalists and in-house recruiters across the country, yet salaries have only marginally increased, specialists say in our HR employment snapshot.
With traditional labour hire facing challenges on multiple fronts, an in-house model is an option for some employers, but not without risk, an employment lawyer says.
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