HR professionals with strong analytical skills, and particularly those working in change management or compensation and benefits, will find it easiest to move into new roles this year, say HR recruitment specialists.
A software development company has tripled its number of grad applicants this year, thanks largely to a new program its HR vice president describes as "induction on steroids".
Many HR professionals toy with the idea of becoming a self-employed consultant, but according to HR Daily Community blogger Amanda Webb, you need to be in the top 10-20 per cent of your chosen field to succeed this way.
HR professionals should aim for incremental improvements in engagement, rather than big spikes, and "do fewer things better", according to engagement research by Aon Hewitt.
Summary dismissal of a 457-visa holder could be deemed harsh by Fair Work Australia - even if the reason for dismissal is valid - if it forces the worker to leave the country under difficult circumstances, warns specialist corporate immigration lawyer Katie Malyon.
The support HR gives to operational managers can have a significant impact on customer service, and ultimately profits, says Hilton Australasia's regional HR director, Richard Todd.
Some managers approach "fierce" or "difficult" conversations with gusto, ignoring the important pre-requisite of a credible, trust-based relationship, says HR Daily Community blogger Michael Brisciana.
Understanding just a few key principles of neuroscience can help managers motivate their teams to better performance, says EnHansen Performance senior coach and facilitator, Kristen Hansen.
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.
