Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often perceived as a fringe activity to be sidelined when times are tough, but CSR programs can help a company "thrive" in an economic downturn - providing employers know how to "communicate their involvement", says Manpower's Chris Riley.
The core reasons why employees leave their jobs haven't changed as a result of the GFC, but despite the labour market conditions more employees are taking "lifestyle breaks" from work, new research shows.
From exercises in the park to gruelling, Survivor-style workshops on a tropical island, a major Australian employer is boosting staff morale - and its "competitive advantage" - by investing heavily in the fitness of its workers.
The Fair Work Act allows for greater union involvement in the workplace, an IR lawyer says, and smart employers are fostering positive relationships with employees and their representatives in an effort to cement long-term growth.
Economic conditions are exerting pressure on graduate development programs, but there are five "levers" to maximise returns on your spend, says training specialist Josh Mackenzie.
Employers that adopt "best practice" strategies to boost their brands might actually be de-motivating top talent and attracting under-performers, according to HR academic, Professor Graeme Martin.
Paid maternity leave increases the chances that new and expectant mums will remain "attached" to the workforce and quickly return to their pre-birth employers, according to researchers from Deakin University.
The main barrier to successful working-from-home arrangements is outdated attitudes about the need for "face time" at work, says HR advisor Jenny Roberts.
In an era of constant change, an employer's capacity to adapt, succeed or survive hinges on the quality of employer/employee relationships, or the "psychological contract", according to a corporate psychologist.
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.
