Changes to the 457-visa scheme are mostly in favour of 457 holders, and will disadvantage employers that have relied on on-the-job training, according to Acacia Immigration Australia director, Mark Webster. » more »
Employees who don't feel they receive managerial support or monetary rewards in line with their efforts are more likely to suffer from stress, physical injuries or even heart attacks, an academic warns. » more »
Salary growth has slowed to 3.5 per cent in the last six months, according to research by Mercer. » more »
A great business strategy is almost worthless if employees aren't informed and inspired to execute it, say the authors of a forthcoming book. » more »
Employers can generate up to 400 per cent return on talent investment by including as many of the "nine key performance factors" in their performance management systems as possible, according to the authors of a white paper. » more »
Senior executives at some of Australia's top listed companies received increased short-term incentives - such as cash bonuses - in lieu of long-term incentives for performance over the 2008/09 financial year, a Mercer survey reveals. » more »
Most employees expect to receive a pay rise once the economy recovers, but HR professionals are among the least optimistic, a survey has found. » more »
Fewer than one in 10 HR leaders had additional budget to invest in people-based initiatives over the last year, according to new research. » more »
Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Julia Gillard has launched the 2009-10 National Work-Life Balance Awards. » more »
Employers with high engagement levels also have better remuneration practices than their peers, research by Hewitt Associates has found. » more »
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