A large employer will back-pay workers more than $2.3 million plus make a "contrition payment" after failing to pay appropriate overtime. Also in this article, a project to increase 'bystander interventions' reports early success; more CEOs are being appointed externally; and more. » more »
Internal mobility remains just an aspirational goal for many employers, primarily held back by line managers. » more »
'Returnships' could help organisations solve many of their talent, skills and diversity challenges, yet employers remain needlessly wary of hiring older workers. » more »
Medibank has overhauled its employment brand to shift traditional perceptions of the company as being just a private health insurer. » more »
HR functions will become a limiting factor for businesses if they do not effectively harness emerging technologies to counter the challenging labour market, according to a Gartner expert. » more »
Nearly half of Australian employers plan to increase their permanent HR staff over the coming year, new research shows. Also in this article: warning signs of unconscious bias; taking a user-experience approach to EVPs; concerns about pay transparency; and more. » more »
Employers cannot expect to solve their attrition problems by acquiring more and more talent, and must shift their focus to internal mobility, according to a Bersin Deloitte Consulting expert. » more »
Demand for HR contractors is increasing, and more conversions from full-time to part-time as well as a surge in overdue salary inflation across the HR market in general can be expected, specialists say in our HR employment snapshot. » more »
The Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers to "get their house in order" or risk higher penalties under its new, tougher approach to non-compliance. Also in this article, data on the extent of unplanned sick leave around public holidays; an employer's 'identity' discrimination exemption; and more. » more »
Talent acquisition functions focused on driving efficiencies have a "limited life" and risk being outsourced, but identifying and aligning to business drivers will help ensure they grow with the organisation, says in-house recruitment specialist Trevor Vas. » more »
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