A DXC Technology initiative is training candidates on the autism spectrum for hard-to-fill roles, building their long-term career prospects while providing much-needed skills to the business.
Employers' diversity efforts will continue to fail unless they take a whole-of-organisation approach to tackling hiring manager biases, a specialist says.
A shake up of traditional roles - with team leaders taking on key talent functions so HR can focus on culture - has improved hiring and retention rates at Marley Spoon, according to its people manager.
Business transformation projects are driving demand for HR professionals with change management and employee relations skills in many states, while talent acquisition roles are also on the rise across the country. Specialist HR recruiters share their insights in our quarterly HR employment snapshot.
An internal candidate rejected for a role has failed in his Fair Work appeal. Meanwhile, the Commission has proposed important changes to modern awards, and a WA review recommends greater alignment with the FW Act.
A multi-generation focus on developing talent, from primary school through to retirement, has set up a long-term pipeline of candidates for Carsales, according to its head of people and culture.
When a workplace is s-xualised with inappropriate behaviour, it can "contaminate and distort" the atmosphere between colleagues, a high-profile investigation has found. Also in this article, new rulings on redundancy and dismissals; research on young professionals; and more.
Ooh Media has completely overhauled its recruitment and onboarding functions, automating the bulk of its processes and putting the candidate and employee experience at the centre of all decision-making, according to head of talent Alana Bennett.
Are workplaces more concerned with being seen as gender-inclusive than making real progress? A major study suggests there's more talk than action occurring. In other news, Seek has identified differences in what draws men and women to apply for leadership roles; Australian employees are ready to move jobs; and more.
