Gamifying particular elements of the recruitment process but not others can help employers avoid perceptions that a "silly game" is deciding candidates' future, advises a big Australian employer that recently developed its own recruitment game.
A recent finding that an employee was unfairly dismissed in spite of his offensive conduct at a work Christmas party should in fact give some comfort to employers, according to a legal expert.
Employers keen to understand the risks they face as mature-age workers retire often go about it the wrong way, according to an expert on diversity and inclusion.
What are the most important things to find out in the first days of a new HR job? HR Daily Community blogger Wayne Faulkner has compiled a list of what to ask. Would you add anything?
Many leaders find it hard enough to generate their own "Eureka" moments, let alone help others to, but according to experts Gary Lear and Ross Blaikie, there are many ways leaders can develop and encourage insightful thinking.
Reverse mentoring is an under-rated but valuable way for companies to break down generational biases and build mutual respect between senior leaders and younger workers, according to a specialist in the field.
From today, a new high-income threshold applies, affecting unfair dismissal claims and modern award coverage, while changes to the employee share scheme rules also take effect, and minimum wages and modern award rates go up.
An employer breached the National Employment Standards and a worker's contract when it failed to return him to full-time work after parental leave, but it did not take adverse action against him, a court has ruled.
In a webinar on 23 July, learn how to improve productivity and retention by taking advantage of changes to employee share scheme legislation. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
Employers should "absolutely" check that every one of their employees has the right to work in Australia - even if they have no grounds for doubt - under the government's tough new approach to immigration compliance, according to a legal specialist.
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.
