"Game of shame and silence is finished": Kirby
It's time for HR professionals to get over any embarrassment they feel about discussing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employment issues, says former High Court judge Michael Kirby. » more »
It's time for HR professionals to get over any embarrassment they feel about discussing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employment issues, says former High Court judge Michael Kirby. » more »
Managing a global workforce can present some unique - and unexpected - challenges, according to Hilton Worldwide regional HR director Richard Todd. » more »
Just one month after centralising its recruitment systems, the Hilton's Australasian group was considering 17,000 fewer applications - and filling 15 per cent more positions - than it had previously. » more »
Changes to taxation law that will take effect next week could cause some international employees to pack their bags and head for home, says Randstad Australia and New Zealand CEO Fred van der Tang. » more »
Employees are far more likely to embrace change at work if their managers receive support from HR on how to communicate it, says communication specialist Jonathan Champ. » more »
Internal communication plays a vital role in driving workplace change. Watch this webcast to hear communications expert Jonathan Champ share his tips for communicating during change. » more »
Getting the right systems, structure and approach to flexible work can take time and effort, but the results - in terms of productivity, engagement and retention improvements - are worth the journey, says HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood. » more »
Engaging contingent labour purely to save costs is fraught with risks, so employers should ensure they use contractors for the "right" reasons, and take adequate steps to protect themselves against claims, says employment lawyer Nick Duggal. » more »
HR graduates are among those least likely to stay with their first employer, but formal and structured programs can aid retention, new research shows. » more »
Managers who view certain employees as "critical", without questioning their actions or their motives, could be putting the livelihood of their teams at risk, according to Workplace Conflict Resolution director Catherine Gillespie. » more »