As economies improve and the competition for top talent heats up, an employer's brand as a top place to work is increasingly important, but largely overlooked, new research shows.
Finance, health and technology giant GE has reduced the role HR generalists play in its recruitment process, after deciding they were too heavily involved.
Employers should assume problem gambling is occurring in their workplace, possibly on company devices, and take measures to limit it, according to a major discussion paper released by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.
A new concept in leadership - "rewardingness" - can help determine a leader's influence and the success or otherwise of their business unit, according to a social scientist.
Gender diversity in an organisation is relatively easy to measure. But measuring whether a workplace is inclusive towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) employees is not so simple.
Constant change is the new normal in business, so organisations need to find a way to communicate crucial safety and compliance messages to employees above the din, says communications expert Jonathan Champ.
It's well documented that shared workspaces are good for collaboration, but what happens to the employees who had been coveting the corner office, once it's gone?
In the face of challenging market forces and economic conditions, organisations that prioritise employee engagement can weather changes more smoothly and improve their financial performance, Aon Hewitt research shows.
Most organisations have a wealth of untapped data that HR professionals can use to test the effectiveness of their people initiatives and hiring assumptions, according to workplace consultant Alex Hagan.
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.
