More engaging and harmonious workplace cultures might boost productivity more than industrial relations reforms, according to a new discussion paper. Also in this article: Woolworths is facing a class action after disclosing its widespread underpayments; employees' eagerness to receive feedback can signal their intention to leave; and more. » more »
Cross-functional efforts are improving employee onboarding in some organisations, but ownership of the overall process remains a problem for many, says HROnboard founder and CEO Peter Forbes. » more »
Continually updating its approach to managing casuals has helped ICC Sydney achieve an enviable retention rate, its HR director says. » more »
Employers are struggling to update their onboarding practices for the 21st century, despite strong evidence that adding contemporary touches to the process markedly improves new hire outcomes, according to a senior HR leader. » more »
Onboarding programs should ideally run for six months, but most employers still don't put in much effort beyond induction, says an HR author and career coach. » more »
An employer has slashed its recruitment costs and improved its engagement and retention rates by encouraging regular feedback as part of the employee experience. » more »
Onboarding efforts have to move away from an 'all about us' focus to a much more individualised, employee-centric approach, according to an HR expert. » more »
An employer that sacked an injured worker for being unable to perform the inherent requirements of his role has successfully defended a discrimination claim. Also in this article, a report predicts a "difficult" transition for many workers as automation bites; overly broad attraction efforts are increasing hiring costs; and more. » more »
New-hire feedback has helped a growing organisation achieve a 90 per cent approval rating for its onboarding process, after it ditched gimmicky efforts that played well on social media but added no real value. » more »
A workplace culture overhaul, wide-ranging suite of employee benefits and new workspace have helped Bpay win almost unanimous support for its latest EA and achieve a Best Employer accolade. » more »
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