It's time for managers to stop complaining about Millennials and take the lead on providing the types of workplace, development, and engagement efforts that will help them thrive, says a training specialist.
The downside of more people working longer is that 'bottlenecks' occur and younger employees feel stuck in their roles, but new research from Mercer suggests continuous succession planning is the answer.
Managers' perceptions of generational differences in the workplace appear to be exaggerated, one study has found, while another has identified which of the factors used to drive employee engagement are most effective.
The ageing workforce and the shrinking global talent pool is prompting HR teams to consider non-traditional hiring approaches such as redeployment and alumni recruitment, according to a career transitions expert.
Friday's minimum wage ruling has prompted a mixed but predictable reaction from industry stakeholders. Meanwhile research highlights the need for Gen X career development to meet their expectations; employees are hiding their 'real self' at work; and more.
Early conversations about retirement can benefit both employers and employees, but they require a high degree of sensitivity and caution, a workplace lawyer says.
An employer's EA application has failed after it provided "bland" award comparisons; how childcare subsidy changes affect working parents; research outlines the workplace's role in reducing mental illness; and more.
A multi-generation focus on developing talent, from primary school through to retirement, has set up a long-term pipeline of candidates for Carsales, according to its head of people and culture.
When a workplace is s-xualised with inappropriate behaviour, it can "contaminate and distort" the atmosphere between colleagues, a high-profile investigation has found. Also in this article, new rulings on redundancy and dismissals; research on young professionals; and more.
Only one in 10 Australian organisations have leaders who accept accountability for their team's performance, according to a management consultant and former Olympic medallist. Also in this article: why loneliness is a workplace issue; the breakdown in company values; regulating the future of work; and more.
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