Employers develop "insatiable" appetite for contracting
A "massive paradigm shift" is underway in employment as cost-conscious organisations opt for contracting over permanent headcount, a workforce strategy specialist says. » more »
Talent management, pipelines & planning (228 items)
Workforce strategists in demand as jobs go back to the drawing board
A new breed of workforce strategists is emerging as organisations look more closely at their 'job architecture' ahead of major workforce transformations, according to specialists at Deloitte and Allegis Global Solutions. » more »
Cutting-edge employers creating new domain for workforce management
Forward-thinking organisations are moving their contingent workforce management out of HR and procurement into a new dedicated function, a leader in this space says. » more »
Can HR leaders maintain their new status?
HR leaders now have the opportunity to build on the legitimacy they've gained during the crisis, and employers in some industries are already at the forefront with strategic planning, a talent intelligence advisor says. » more »
Inside a telco's employer brand overhaul
A telco has revamped its employer brand to better align with its recruitment experience after it became more difficult to attract top talent, and its time to fill and cost per hire started to blow out. » more »
Case study: Unlocking talent mobility at Telstra
Many organisations have good intentions around workforce mobility but lack the required strategy and culture, an expert says. » more »
HR requires new "mental model" to survive post-COVID
Forward-thinking organisations are shifting HR functions away from their old "mental model" to instead view employees as customers, a conference heard this week. » more »
Case study: Proactive HR delivers on four fronts
An open and proactive approach to HR strategies ensures employees are engaged, leaders are in touch with their people, the organisation is agile, and it attracts and retains top talent – even in times of crisis – says a people leader. » more »
How Coles hired 11,000-plus in four weeks
Coles has shared how it handled recruitment demand escalating by more than five-fold over four weeks at the height of COVID-19's impact on supermarkets. » more »
Crucial hiring metrics to monitor in a downturn
Maintaining a close eye on five specific recruitment metrics will be essential to pinpoint and address costly inefficiencies during the downturn, says PageUp's head of insights. » more »
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