Woolworths has announced a major initiative to help upskill and redeploy its 60,000-strong workforce. Meanwhile another employer is launching working hubs in "paradise" locations to attract and retain talent. » more »
The jail term handed down to an NAB employee this week sends a timely reminder to HR about managing increasing fraud risks. » more »
An unfairly dismissed employee has lost her appeal for reinstatement. Also in this article, how remote work practices are harming productivity, and where leadership capabilities are converging. » more »
The ability to lead with confidence in the absence of concrete knowledge will be critical in workplaces this year, a specialist says. » more »
HR leaders have shared their focus areas and priorities for managing people effectively in 2021, and expert consultants pinpoint the best ways to approach these strategies. » more »
Leadership development stalled for some employers in 2020, but in getting programs back up and running there's one area in particular to focus on for the greatest impact. » 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 »
HR professionals and other industry leaders have been recognised in numerous awards recently, in areas covering mentoring, recruitment and talent acquisition, and LGBTI leadership. » more »
Outstanding mentors share a number of characteristics that are evident from the very start of their mentoring relationships, research has found. » more »
A series of small adjustments has driven major improvements in workplace engagement at an organisation that was suffering from "change fatigue". » more »
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