Retrenched employees in Australia receive lower severance pay than workers in 20 other countries, but a higher level of transitional assistance, according to a new study. » more »
A commitment to flexibility has helped a Queensland employer more than double its maternity leave return-to-work rate to 94 per cent. » more »
Managers should focus on solutions rather than problems when communicating with Gen-Y employees, according to executive coach Gaynor Lowndes. » more »
A reward and recognition overhaul has cut employee turnover in half at a global technology giant - "virtually overnight" - its HR vice president told delegates at a Sydney seminar this week. » more »
Replacing employee commissions with team bonuses and implementing "Ten Commandments" has pushed employee engagement through the roof at online learning company Learning Seat, says its chief executive officer. » more »
Now is the time to give top priority to strategic talent management, because the economic uncertainty provides opportunities for smart organisations to grow, human capital advisors say. » more »
Now is the wrong time to stop investing in people development and, according to human capital expert Anthony Sork, there are four compelling reasons why. » more »
With global economic turbulence set to continue and IR legislation changes taking effect within a year, employers must act now to ensure they will survive the emergence of an altered business landscape, according to a workplace lawyer. » more »
With members of Generation Y expected to work in as many as 29 jobs over the course of their careers, organisations must implement a "learning and development culture" if they have any hope of retaining or attracting talented staff. » more »
Generation-Y workers are harder to retain, according to a personal development expert, but if you treat them well when they're with you then they're likely to return - with an arsenal of new skills. » more »
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