New research reveals which industries are the most optimistic about hiring; what an effective job ad looks like; the link between workplace bullying and suicide; which employers have the best intern programs; and more.
Structuring interview questions around the strengths of top-performing employees rather than their competencies results in better hiring decisions, according to a recruitment industry adviser.
A manager who bullied an apprentice and encouraged employees to join in has been fined and convicted. Meanwhile, new research outlines employers' pay rise intentions and what HR professionals can expect to earn; how former employees can damage recruitment efforts; what senior executives think of annual performance reviews; and why nearly half of HR professionals think their working life is too complicated.
Employee benefit schemes can help employers attract and retain top talent, but employees will quickly take benefits for granted if organisations fail to keep highlighting their value, an expert warns.
'Blind' recruitment is one small step organisations can take to reduce discrimination, but it's far from being a silver bullet, an organisational psychologist says.
Despite their "obsessive inner drive" to work, workaholics are less productive and more prone to depression, new research has found. This article also highlights new figures on graduate salaries, the seven steps that lead to employee referral success, and which workplaces are truly inclusive of LGBTI employees.
Demand for HR professionals with skills in change management and business strategy is increasing in all major cities across Australia, according to HR recruiters.
Employers can encourage more collaborative and innovative cultures by turning some traditional HR processes upside down, according to psychologist and author Dr Amantha Imber.
Employer brands are suffering as a result of "appalling" recruitment processes, according to new research. Meanwhile, read how the Federal Government aims to reduce youth unemployment; what HR's "biggest problem" is; and more.
An organisation that recruited three employees for a total cost of $650 through its own social media campaign has outlined how employers can use social platforms to cheaply attract talent.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
