Times might be tough, but resorting to wholesale headcount cuts is as imprudent as shedding any other asset, says human capital academic Dr John Boudreau.
A comprehensive succession plan is critical in gaining a competitive edge in the current economic climate, and knowing how not to make one is key to a plan's success, according to an HR expert.
Challenging times in the recruitment industry are increasing the prevalence of unethical practices, with implications for employers, says MACRO Recruitment managing director Daryl Keeley.
Australian employees are overwhelmingly in favour of working reduced hours if it means avoiding other cost-cutting strategies during the downturn, a survey has found.
Performance management has been used to determine rewards for so long that a substantial shift in mindset is needed to ensure it drives improved performance, according to a PageUp People white paper.
From 1 July union officials will have the power to enter premises on suspicion of a workplace breach regardless of whether or not the employees are union members or covered by a union-binding agreement, says Freehills partner Anthony Longland.
Employers that fail to promote employee health and wellbeing in conjunction with retention and attraction strategies can expect up to 93 per cent of their workers to be disengaged, according to new international research.
The Federal Government should consider legislative amendments to let employers temporarily reduce workers' base hourly rates so they can ride out the downturn, according to Hicksons Lawyers.
Employers with limited opportunities to promote ambitious employees should utilise "proxies" that will retain them for longer while developing their skills, says Retention Partners director Lisa Halloran.
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.
