New federal government incentives for employing older workers are an improvement on past initiatives, but organisations need to work on their own retention and recruitment processes to take full advantage of the scheme, according to experts.
Flexible work arrangements might be on the rise in most industries, but in some the traditions of long work hours and hard-nosed ambition still get in the way. Here is how one HR team made it work in a conservative culture.
Engaging independent contractors used to be "relatively easy", but the contract clauses that previously protected organisations from contractor claims are not as defensible as they once were, according to Ashurst senior associate, Taboka Finn.
From 1 April, organisations with more than 100 employees will need to report on the gender composition of their workforce and boards, along with their gender pay equity strategies, and more.
Many organisations will find themselves without a pipeline of professional female talent if they don't take steps soon to mainstream flexibility, according to a panel of diversity experts.
A small but important change to the Fair Work Act places extra hurdles around roster changes, and will affect most Australian employers, says Warwick Ryan of Swaab Attorneys.
Allowing employees to work from home as well as the office can increase productivity and engagement, but instead of adopting a whole-of-company approach to introducing and managing telework, many employers are allowing it on an ad hoc basis, says expert Nina Sochon.
One of the most useful things HR professionals can do to improve gender equality is promote flexible working to male employees, according to speakers at a diversity debate last week.
Different time zones, isolated workers and productivity concerns can all be turned from challenges to advantages with some creative thinking, a conference heard this week.
Businesses that want to attract talent, foster engagement and encourage collaboration need to take a "flexible" approach to IT policies, according to a new report, which says "superior experiences" with technology at home are contributing to employee frustration at work.
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