Drafting different HR policies and practices for distinct role types goes a long way towards ensuring people budgets are maximised, according to a workforce planning expert.
More employers have received employer of choice accreditation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency this year despite stricter criteria, the list released today shows. Also in this article, a Senate inquiry majority has opposed passing a bill that would ban "pay gag clauses" in employment contracts; a state government has announced initiatives to boost workplace gender equality; and more.
HR practitioners with automation and technology skills are in high demand in Sydney, while Melbourne is facing a shortage of HR business partners, according to specialist recruiters. Read this update for a snapshot of HR demand in your state.
Recruiting for personality fit in graduate programs is becoming increasingly important, as research indicates organisations are losing significant numbers of new hires due to poor cultural alignment.
Certain practices during recruitment and onboarding are guaranteed to ensure new hires stay longer in their role, according to an HR leader at LinkedIn.
Adopting tactics traditionally used in marketing to define ideal candidates gives employers an advantage in hiring the talent they need, according to researchers from job search engine Indeed. Also in this article, three ways to harness the capabilities of an older workforce.
The performance management revolution, "explosion" of people analytics and new talent acquisition landscape are three areas set to be significantly disrupted by HR technology next year, Josh Bersin says.
Using 'machine learning' to determine high-performance benchmarks can predict the best candidates for a role with far better accuracy than a recruiter's instinct and traditional assessments, according to a cognitive neuroscientist.
Is it lawful to ask a candidate about their workers' compensation history? Or to use positive discrimination to balance a team? How long can employers keep job applicants' details? These questions and more are answered here.
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.
