With many data breaches a result of human error, HR plays a vital role in preparing for and responding to cybersecurity threats on sensitive information, according to specialists in the field.
Intuitive, easy-to-use recruitment technology coupled with internal stakeholder engagement has helped Catch Group cope with large hiring drives in a challenging market, according to its head of talent.
The downside of more people working longer is that 'bottlenecks' occur and younger employees feel stuck in their roles, but new research from Mercer suggests continuous succession planning is the answer.
An employee who was directed to return to work while he was on sick leave for diabetes has successfully claimed workers' compensation for a psych injury.
On the HR Daily Community this week, members are discussing steps to ensure redundancy conversations run smoothly, legal issues that arise in workplace investigation interviews, and more.
The Fair Work Commission has criticised an employer for failing to properly scrutinise the work history of an employee, who was dismissed over historical allegations of s-xual misconduct.
Employers on this year's 'best places to work' list are retaining 90 per cent of their employees (up from 85% last year) despite job opportunities increasing. Also in this article, two key signs of resilient employees, why 'email norms' must change, and more.
Collaboration between HR and marketing teams has helped an employer attract new talent and keep engagement high during a period of rapid growth, according to its people director.
HR professionals are being dazzled by the array of new technology on the market and must ensure they take a pragmatic approach to deciding what they actually need, according to an expert.
Managers' perceptions of generational differences in the workplace appear to be exaggerated, one study has found, while another has identified which of the factors used to drive employee engagement are most effective.
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.
