Case study: Convincing male employees flexible work is not "career suicide"
A diversity program run by men, for men, has helped one Australian employer shift the mindset that flexible work arrangements are only for female employees. » more »
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Use science to build more effective teams
Clarity of purpose always improves outcomes, yet many teams are made up of employees who don't know - or don't agree on - their team's goals, according to business expert John Allison. » more »
How to build a sustainable internal recruitment team
Employers will need to find ways to build self-sustaining talent acquisition teams, as the gap between internal recruiter supply and demand grows, says recruitment trainer Mark Tortorici. » more »
Case study: Culture change enables "revolutionary" speed-to-market
A company that created and released a new product in record time says it could not have achieved the feat without first investing in its culture. » more »
HR talent market tightening; data critical to planning
Employers that ignore workforce data when hiring for their HR departments will soon hit roadblocks, as growth in the sector outpaces the general labour market over the next five years, warns a talent sourcing strategy expert. » more »
Court rejects insubordinate worker's adverse action claim
An employer that did not renew a senior worker's employment contract because of insubordinate and unprofessional behaviour has been cleared of adverse action by the Federal Court. » more »
Don't skip crucial 'third step' in restructures
Planning and implementing are the cornerstones of an effective restructuring process, but organisations often miss a crucial third step: embedding the change, according to PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand HR director, Shiona Watson. » more »
The next HR evolution: Bridging talent acquisition and talent management
Knocking down the divide between the talent acquisition team and the rest of HR can improve the whole department's ability to produce relevant insights for business leaders, argues a consultant. » more »
Tackling bias 'when there is no sexist in the room'
The behaviours associated with unconscious bias often persist even when people recognise they are there, and HR practitioners need to help employees deal with bias without judgement or accusation, says Edward Nelson, a senior consultant with rogenSi. » more »
Harassment penalty reduced despite "despicable" conduct
A boss who engaged in "intolerable, disgraceful and dishonourable" conduct when he s-xually harassed a female trainee has had his penalty reduced, after an appeal court agreed it was "manifestly excessive". » more »
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