"Listening" employers report major jump in engagement
All the extra effort employers have put into listening to their workforces is paying off, with a big jump in engagement levels across the board, new research shows. » more »
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Three ways to keep HR "front and centre" in 2021
HR finally received the recognition it deserved in 2020, and a people and culture specialist says there are three ways to maintain its momentum. » more »
Time to overhaul employee experience; Remote work's biggest HR challenges; and more
Employers are under pressure to rethink the employee experience in four major areas, according to a new report. Also in this article, research reveals the key challenges HR consistently faces with a remote workforce, and we recap HR Daily's top news from 2020. » more »
Redundancy exception challenge; Government issues mental health guides; and more
The High Court has refused to hear an employer's redundancy-exception appeal, while unions are calling for the "loophole" to be closed. Also in this article, government guides for mentally healthier workplaces; new research on underpayments; and more. » more »
HR leaders underestimating upcoming people challenges; and more
Employers could be underestimating the extent of people challenges they're likely to face in 2021. Also in this article: a roundup of recent HR research and more. » more »
Award changes urged to include WFH home exemptions
Research the FWC is using to inform its award flexibility proposals suggests employees should have a right not to work from home. Also in this article, a new Australian study outlines optimal working from home conditions. » more »
Time to "operationalise" workplace psychological safety
Building psychologically safe workplaces requires employers not just to encourage the right behaviours but to "operationalise" this approach, a specialist says. » more »
How HR can "seize the moment" for employee wellbeing
Destigmatising mental health is one of three key action areas for HR that will improve employee wellbeing as workplaces move through their COVID experience. » more »
"Substantial" drop in pay equity action; "Glacial" progress on exec roles
The total remuneration gender pay gap closed a bit further in 2019-20, but there was also a "substantial" decline in employers taking action on pay equity even before the pandemic hit, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. » more »
Emerging HR model leaves employees "net better off"
Cutting-edge HR leaders exhibit a new ethos, pursue new skills and develop new collaborations, according to a report that says their approach leaves employees "net better off" in six ways. » more »
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HR hot spots 2021
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
