HR professionals must create more flexible workforces to meet the demands posed by economic uncertainty and other emerging trends, says Pacific Brands Workwear Group general manager Holly Kramer.
HR professionals should provide oversight and advice about position descriptions, but managers should ultimately "own" them, says HR consultant Michael Sleap.
HR professionals should play a "quality control" role in overseeing position descriptions, providing advice and support to managers and their employees.
In this webcast Right Management principal consultant Michael Sleap outlines:
the characteristics of great position descriptions;
the benefits of using position descriptions;
the costs and risks of not having position descriptions;
A survey of 750 job seekers in Australia and New Zealand has found four in five have declined a job offer in the past, but less than half did so due to a better offer from another employer.
Recent court rulings highlight the importance of taking care during the recruitment process to avoid disputes over when an employment relationship begins, an employment lawyer says.
In order to turn a good company into a great company, business leaders must be prepared to relinquish control, leave their egos at the door, and share their mistakes as well as their successes, says TRC Group director Simon Moss.
Strategic HR plans should have best- and worst-case scenarios for three types of organisational growth built into them, a conference in Sydney has heard.
Employers should provide training on all grounds of discrimination - especially the lesser-known ones - even if some don't apply to their jurisdiction, says People + Culture Strategies associate Kirryn West.
A major project such as a business restructure or system implementation could be a great opportunity for an existing manager to try something new - but it could also spell disaster, according to Vantage Performance managing director Richard Dunks.
An incredible amount of information about talent is available to help HR professionals improve their influence in an organisation - if they leverage it, says LinkedIn VP of talent, Steve Cadigan.
When an employer receives a complaint or becomes aware of a conduct issue, it's not always appropriate to go down a traditional disciplinary path. This HR Daily Premium Q&A will discuss alternative options and how to determine which is best in various circumstances.
Recent constructive dismissal claims highlight the risks involved in accepting a resignation from an employee who is experiencing mental health issues. Watch this Q&A to understand the rulings' implications for all employers.
