Employers will need to adapt their HR approaches to counter the challenges posed by the new generation of Millennials now entering the workforce, and to fully utilise their potential, says an HR executive.
Three common myths about Millennials are stopping organisations from managing this generation effectively, warns CEB business and strategy consultant Audrey Taylor.
One in two Australian employees think younger workers don't appreciate the knowledge and skills of their older counterparts, according to research that suggests ignoring demographic changes increases the risk of workplace disharmony.
Increasing reliance on contingent workers means organisations will need to develop engagement strategies designed to be effective for short bursts of time, according to research by SAP and Oxford Economics.
Promoting junior employees into management roles gives other young workers a living, breathing example of the career path available to them, which can encourage them to pursue the same progression, according to a veteran from high-profile youth employer McDonald's Australia.
The skills of the emerging generation of leaders are ill suited to today's rapidly-changing market, but HR can use tailored talent management strategies to bridge this capabilities gap, according to new research.
Creating a strong workplace culture isn't about building a Google-esque environment, with shiny tools and bean bags; it requires companies to deliver on the promises their consumer brand makes, says the founder of HR analytics start-up, CultureAmp.
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.
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