Employers that determine the value of a role according to its place in the business strategy - and target HR initiatives accordingly - are more likely to be successful than those whose business and human capital and strategies are "out of synch", says WRDI Institute director Colin Beames.
Transfer-of-business provisions introduced by the Fair Work Act have the potential to make life very difficult for HR managers, but if employers plan ahead, associated costs and complications can be avoided, says Hicksons partner Brad Swebeck.
Here's an interesting five- minute exercise you can do next time a manager complains that you focus too much on team building or recruiting properly or on improving staff retention...
A leadership program that helps managers and teams to overcome the "intangible barrier" of unconscious bias is a fundamental component of National Australia Bank's gender-equity strategy, says its head of group diversity and inclusion Neil Cockroft.
Conflict between staff, if left unchecked, tends to escalate - but most managers have a natural inclination to dismiss it, says Workplace Conflict Resolution director Catherine Gillespie.
Every organisation should evaluate and challenge individual elements of its recruitment process to ensure the whole system remains as effective as possible, says Australian Public Service Commission area director, Anne-Maree Grew.
An independent inquiry into an alleged bullying culture within WorkCover NSW has identified several "recurring issues" that all employers would do well to be mindful of.
This generation understands more than any other the ability of social media and technology to be a powerful tool in day-to-day business, from sourcing information to creating a following. With their adaptable nature and willingness to try anything once, Gen Yers are at the forefront of innovation, turning traditional business operations on their head...
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.