Post-layoffs, these factors set 'survivor' organisations apart
The HR practices in organisations that have made roles redundant are going to have a major impact on whether they survive the current downturn. » more »
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How job insecurity changes personalities for the worse
Experiencing job insecurity can change an individual's personality for the worse, an Australian study spanning nearly a decade has found. » more »
Threatening managers exacerbate remote work challenges
Warning remote workers to be "as productive as possible" will only exacerbate the challenges associated with COVID-19, while maintaining standard, predictable working hours and compensation for overtime will help alleviate them, researchers say. » more »
HR called on to balance economics and empathy
The organisations that emerge strongest from the current economic crisis will be those that zero in on the most pressing issues while staying true to their longer-term vision and purpose, Mercer partners says. » more »
HR gamification: the "secret formula" for engagement
Researchers have affirmed a positive link between HR gamification and employees' job satisfaction and engagement. » more »
'All roles flex' among employers leading the way on gender equality
Employers leading the way on gender equality this year outperform other organisations on five main fronts, research shows. » more »
'Unsexy' succession planning falls by the wayside
Organisations will rely more on HR to reduce barriers to growth in an uncertain market, and this means succession planning must come to the fore, a leadership expert says. » more »
High-performance programs curb workplace bullying
High-performance work practices have long been associated with increased competition, but new research suggests they actually prevent negative behaviours such as bullying. » more »
The impact of pay versus meaningful work on job satisfaction
The job satisfaction of an age-diverse workforce can be bolstered through a more tailored approach to compensation systems, research shows. » more »
2020's most in-demand HR jobs; and CEO profiles changing
HR specialists are particularly in demand in NSW, Queensland and Victoria, while larger organisations in South Australia, Western Australia, and the ACT are recruiting more generalists, according to a new report. » more »
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