Employers "still have a long way to go" in embracing flexible work arrangements, with one in two employees saying leaders lack the skills to support flexibility, according to research released as part of Flexible Working Day today. Meanwhile, an investigation has uncovered nepotism "so blatant as to beggar belief", and 'development opportunities' is now one of the top reasons employees will leave their current job.
An employer that used candidates' feedback to retool its recruitment process is engaging and retaining significantly more of its new hires, according to its culture and capability GM.
An organisation that was losing employees due to poor visibility of its career pathways has embarked on a video-based campaign to promote internal mobility.
An HR team saw immediate results when it responded to high turnover among new employees with post-induction catch ups, and has since saved thousands through improved productivity and retention.
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Employers must increase their focus on employee retention but also prepare to manage more departures, according to a report that shows three in four workers are looking for new jobs.
Organisations with higher employee engagement significantly outperform their competitors in both revenue and share price, Macquarie Wealth Management research affirms.
Employers can keep engagement and morale high even among remote and competitive employees through smart use of social media and transparent rewards systems, says the co-founder of a successful sales business.
Employees are more likely to stay engaged at work if they have regular career conversations, but these talks rarely happen, says a report that highlights two vital roles HR professionals can play in ensuring they occur.
