Employers convinced that mature-aged workers are reconsidering their retirement plans in the wake of the GFC need to think again, says ageing workforce expert and SageCo director, Alison Monroe.
Employers whose graduate induction programs are little more than a one-off "information dump" miss an important opportunity to engage new employees from day one, says Development Beyond Learning director Josh Mackenzie.
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Team-building activities to revive weary workers and boost morale don't have to be expensive and time consuming, says Randstad head of outplacement and career coaching for Australia and Asia Pacific, Fiona Webster.
Employers that fail to measure and reward success holistically could be damaging their company's long-term health, says Mercer human capital principal Martin Turner.
The employers best positioned to take advantage of the economic recovery will include those that integrate their physical health initiatives with employee engagement strategies, says Right Management regional general manager Bridget Beattie.
Employees at companies that encouraged voluntary staffing and hours reductions during the downturn are more likely to be happy and to be advocates for their employer, a major survey has found.
So, here's the bottom line. I know there are lots of employee relations issues related to telling talent they're a part of the succession plan, but you have to do it. You have the plan (at least partly) for them.
The GFC has caused many baby boomers to rethink their retirement plans, creating opportunities for employers to benefit from their unique knowledge and experience for longer - if they can keep them engaged - says Nola Charkos, corporate consultant for ipac consulting.
The economic recovery will hit employers "like a tsunami", says human capital consultant Anthony Sork. Employers acting too late to stop the exodus of their workers must focus on attaching and on-boarding their replacement recruits.
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