Nearly half of Australian employers plan to increase their permanent HR staff over the coming year, new research shows. Also in this article: warning signs of unconscious bias; taking a user-experience approach to EVPs; concerns about pay transparency; and more.
Employers cannot expect to solve their attrition problems by acquiring more and more talent, and must shift their focus to internal mobility, according to a Bersin Deloitte Consulting expert.
Demand for HR contractors is increasing, and more conversions from full-time to part-time as well as a surge in overdue salary inflation across the HR market in general can be expected, specialists say in our HR employment snapshot.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers to "get their house in order" or risk higher penalties under its new, tougher approach to non-compliance. Also in this article, data on the extent of unplanned sick leave around public holidays; an employer's 'identity' discrimination exemption; and more.
Talent acquisition functions focused on driving efficiencies have a "limited life" and risk being outsourced, but identifying and aligning to business drivers will help ensure they grow with the organisation, says in-house recruitment specialist Trevor Vas.
Talent acquisition functions must focus beyond efficiencies and cost savings if they are to demonstrate value and relevance. This short webcast sets out a best-practice framework to elevate TA to a strategic and high-performing function.
Australia continues to lag behind the US when it comes to adopting recruitment technologies. ATC director Trevor Vas comments on the most surprising areas, and where the biggest opportunities lie. Another expert warns that the window for playing "catchup" is rapidly closing.
A new jurisdiction to deal with underpayments will be established if Labor wins the election on Saturday, opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced. Meanwhile, the major parties have revealed where they stand on workplace diversity; new-hire pay rates have increased slightly; and more.
Facing intense competition for its talent for the first time, alongside significant growth projections, Sydney Airport is overhauling the way it approaches its recruitment and talent mobility.
HR professionals aren't taking full advantage of three "obvious" ways to ensure their organisation has the right talent, according to Deloitte's 2019 global human capital trends report.
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.
