Public sector employers are outperforming the private sector on key gender equality measures, new data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) confirms.
Crafting a benefits package that appeals to employees across multiple generations requires balancing "conflicting needs", but an HR leader says it's been key to helping her organisation meet its goals.
'Same job, same pay' claims have been driving wage gains at a level far greater than government forecasts, according to a new report, but a labour hire authority questions the merit of its "broad conclusions".
Banning non-compete clauses is a "sensible" move for some workers, however employers should be concerned if the changes go further than has currently been flagged, a lawyer says.
Gender pay gaps have reduced for more than half of employers, but only one in five have a gap inside the target range, according to data from the second year of public pay-gap reporting.
An employer statement provides valuable context for an organisation's gender pay gap, but it also helps to "build a great narrative" around gender equality efforts, according to a leader at the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
With HR functions undergoing rapid tech-driven transformations, practitioners with data analytics skills and business partnering capabilities are in especially high demand, according to a new report on salaries and hiring trends.
The "external shock" of gender pay gap reporting will end up strengthening HR's standing and influence, if Australia's experience mirrors that of participants in a UK study.
Employers are reporting strong hiring intentions for their HR departments this year, according to new research. Meanwhile DEI programs are crumbling under "anti-woke" pressure in the United States.
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.
