If employers took the same approach to workers' careers as they do to leadership development, they would see massive productivity gains, according to Right Management practice leader Tim Roche.
Employers will need to be more vigilant about checking the visa status of their workers, with new legislation making it much easier for the government to prosecute non-compliant companies, according to an immigration law specialist.
This year, the war for talent will increasingly focus on specific skills and individuals, says Futurestep Asia Pacific CEO Tim Nelson, who warns there won't be enough high performers to go around.
The best thing employers can do to foster more diverse workplaces is to listen - early in the planning stage - to what employees want, says NAB group executive, people, marketing and communications, Andrew Hagger.
One of the biggest mistakes employers can make at salary review time is "trying to give something to everyone", says Aon Hewitt head of reward products, Rachael Finnemore.
In our final featured blog post from the HR Daily Community for 2012, Michael Hall suggests that the most thoughtful gift leaders and managers can give employees is peace of mind - let employees know they are appreciated and have a clear role to play in your plans for 2013.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
