The economic downturn has forced employers "to do a lot more with a lot less" and a return to previous levels of spending is unlikely, says News Digital Media's executive director of emerging businesses, Michael Solomon.
Recruitment activity is picking up in the HR sector, but employers are maintaining a preference for contract rather than permanent hires, according to a Hays report.
Fair Work Australia's first ruling on an adverse action claim sends a strong message to employers that they must "meticulously" document the reasons behind every decision that affects employees, says employment lawyer Lisa Berton.
A Perth law firm that implemented a "people first" strategy to address high staff turnover and low engagement achieved momentum and success by getting some "quick wins in place" early on.
Attend this online event to ensure you don't get caught out by the "sleeping giant" of the Fair Work Act - the new adverse action provisions that expose employers to "back door" unfair dismissal, discrimination and other claims.
Employers that opt to do their recruiting internally should still rely on agencies to fill high-volume and non-strategic roles, says US-based HR and recruitment expert, Kevin Wheeler.
Generational segmentation was designed (and is very useful) for things like marketing and workforce planning. Not for leadership. It's all about how to lead and manage the individual...
There is a dearth of data on the adoption of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in Australia. The truth is almost every organisation currently use some form of technology to manage their workforce...
Employers faced with the prolonged absence of a sick employee - and a "spider's web" of associated legal obligations - are often scared into making hasty decisions, or paralysed by indecision, says workplace lawyer Brad Petley.
One of the most difficult tasks HR professionals face is the need to share myriad regulations, procedures, and policies that employees typically dislike reading, says business writing expert Ann Linquist.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
