30% annual slump in demand for HR roles
National demand for HR roles fell by 13 per cent in November and 30 per cent in the past year, according to the Olivier Job Index. » more »
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Employer wins $160k+ damages over reference check failure
An employer defrauded of more than $120,000 by a sales manager has successfully claimed damages from a recruitment company that failed to conduct adequate background checks. » more »
Which background checks should you conduct?
Do you know which background checks are relevant to the roles you're recruiting? Screening specialist Peter Stackpole explains when each type of check is warranted. » more »
Why are your employees leaving?
Conducting exit interviews online and anonymously reaps the best information about an employer's retention issues, says organisational psychologist Matthew Neale. » more »
IR changes could expose employers to more discrimination claims
The proposed national IR laws broaden employers' exposure to discrimination claims and might lead to bigger payouts in some jurisdictions, a senior workplace lawyer says. » more »
Strong CEO brand improves candidate attraction, retention
A CEO with a strong personal brand improves a company's prospects of attracting and retaining employees, new research shows. » more »
Inexpensive recognition program cuts turnover by 50%
A reward and recognition overhaul has cut employee turnover in half at a global technology giant - "virtually overnight" - its HR vice president told delegates at a Sydney seminar this week. » more »
Focus engagement efforts on "flight risk" workers
HR managers should put in place strategies to encourage "passively engaged" or "flight risk" employees to share in the company's visions and goals, rather than investing in the small proportion of workers who don't want to be there at all, Westpac's strategy and metrics manager says. » more »
Ditching sales commissions doubles engagement
Replacing employee commissions with team bonuses and implementing "Ten Commandments" has pushed employee engagement through the roof at online learning company Learning Seat, says its chief executive officer. » more »
Economic uncertainty separates winning organisations from losers
Now is the time to give top priority to strategic talent management, because the economic uncertainty provides opportunities for smart organisations to grow, human capital advisors say. » more »
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