HR sector hit hard as job ads crash
Online job ads fell by a record 12.6 per cent in January, with human resources among the hardest-hit sectors. » more »
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Can you demonstrate the economic value of talent management?
During tough times there is increased pressure on every business function to demonstrate a positive impact on business performance, but HR professionals have generally failed miserably in demonstrating the revenue impact of talent, according to international talent expert, Dr John Sullivan. » more »
Prepare for online reputation attacks
Business leaders are "short-sighted" about the harm employees can cause by going online to complain about their bosses and leak confidential information, according to the authors of a new survey. » more »
A "thank you" and flowers: cheap recognition programs that work
Budgets might be tight, but managers looking to retain their top talent and maintain morale should continue to reward deserving workers, according to Kelly Services MD James Bowmer, and they can do it on the cheap. » more »
Australian severance pay among lowest in world; transitional assistance better
Retrenched employees in Australia receive lower severance pay than workers in 20 other countries, but a higher level of transitional assistance, according to a new study. » more »
"Pleasant and fair" workplaces have fewer sickies: Psychologist
Locking in fair pay and workplace policies, and removing unpleasant workplace factors are among the steps employers should take to minimise "sickies", according to an organisational psychologist. » more »
Alumni programs proliferate as downturn deepens
Employers are ramping up their alumni programs in a bid to maintain good relationships and maximise prospects for re-hiring staff that might lose their jobs during the downturn. » more »
Succession management "evolving", but far from best practice
Succession management in Australia is an "evolving field" but has a long way to go to reach best practice, according to PageUp People's Sylvia Vorhauser. » more »
Does your workplace surveillance breach privacy laws?
Employers should develop workplace surveillance policies to avoid the risk of breaching privacy legislation and copping heavy fines - whether they intend to monitor staff or not, according to Harmers Workplace Lawyers senior associate, Bronwyn Maynard. » more »
Effective talent management: look to the future and hold executives to account
Effective talent management involves thinking more than two years ahead, aligning talent strategies with the organisation's long-term goals, and holding executives to account, according to a new study from Hewitt and the Human Capital Institute. » more »
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