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Employers are often so focused on their attraction efforts when hiring a new executive that they overlook comprehensive discussions about contract terms, leading to confusion and legal disputes down the track, an employment lawyer warns.

Following the closure of its manufacturing facilities last October, GM Holden has amped up its focus on flexibility and inclusion, with an immediate impact on attracting female job applicants, according to its head of HR.

In-house recruiters and HR professionals too often lack the type of personal brand that could drive greater success with both candidates and internal stakeholders, a specialist says.

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.

Using CVs to screen candidates is no better than a roll of the dice, a behavioural scientist has found.

Employers' diversity efforts will continue to fail unless they take a whole-of-organisation approach to tackling hiring manager biases, a specialist says.

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.