HR managers have an extended role to play in digital workforce transformation, but must first master new skills and tasks, a strategic workplace planning expert says. Meanwhile, Aldi has failed to prove to a court that publicising an industrial dispute will damage its employer brand; artificial intelligence is set to shake up recruitment in three ways; and more. » more »
The factors that attract HR professionals to a new role differ significantly in some important ways from those of the candidates they're hoping to employ, research shows. Meanwhile, data tells a new story about increases in part-time work, Australian employers' hiring enthusiasm still hasn't recovered post-GFC, and more. » more »
HR and recruitment teams, rather than corporate communications departments, are best placed to develop employer branding strategies, and it's no longer enough for these to be consistent rather than tailored to talent segments, according to new research. Meanwhile, "pathologically high" daytime sleepiness is damaging productivity, employers are urged to keep marriage equality debate "calm", and more. » more »
Australian organisations are ahead of the game in using workplace technology to drive business performance, according to new research. Meanwhile, a new report says ASX 300 boards need more HR directors, a union has launched a website to name and shame companies that offer illegal pay rates to workers, and more. » more »
Organisations now recognise that people and culture are the most important elements of any digital transformation, and HR is increasingly playing a vital role in driving it, according to a specialist. » more »
Australian employers continue to rely too much on external recruitment to solve their leadership challenges, research shows. Also in this article: reference checks failing; new legislation regulating labour hire; FWO 'tip-offs'; and more. » more »
Employee engagement and recruitment are the two main areas where organisations can expect technology and new ideas to significantly improve their employment practices and outcomes this year, a specialist says. » more »
An organisation has begun using robots to perform process-based talent acquisition and HR tasks, saving its employees months of "very dull work". » more »
Organisations that fail to prioritise digital HR are in "significant danger" of not adapting to change fast enough. Meanwhile, employers are being urged to ensure employment law compliance in light of proposed fines, and the S-x Discrimination Commissioner has released new details on her plans to address the pay gap and more. » more »
The biggest threat to any organisation's cybersecurity is its people, meaning HR has a role to play in keeping systems and data safe, according to an expert in the field. » more »
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