COVID a "game changer" for healthcare employer's HR practices
After the outbreak both tested and revealed new levels of capability, Western Health's head of HR says it will never go back to its old ways of working. » more »
Learning & development (255 items)
Case study: Factoring development into return-to-work plans
Payment tech company Bpay Group has started to ramp up its learning and development as part of its plan for returning employees to the workplace. » more »
Development program opens up internal mobility
A development program is helping an organisation improve its internal mobility while boosting employee engagement. » more »
Australian workplaces "falling behind" on data literacy
Despite an enormous amount of attention being paid to data literacy, misonceptions abound about what it is and how difficult it is to obtain, an expert says. » more »
Westpac skills-mapping project wins global recognition
An assessment and mapping tool developed to ensure Westpac has the skills it needs in coming years has won a global HR award. » more »
Is a "mass exodus of organisational refugees" imminent?
There's just one thing holding back a "mass exodus of organisational refugees", and no guarantee that employers can stop it, says a Gartner VP. » more »
Premium skills set for pay rises; Avoiding an underpayments scandal; 'Emotional' work; and more
Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more. » more »
Reverse mentoring helps retain and engage more employees
Reverse mentoring is picking up steam as a result of numerous organisations reporting tangible benefits, an expert says. » more »
Public service to quit "HR speak"; Kmart reskilling; Wellness at HPE; and more
The Australian Public Service is overhauling its approach to HR, including by avoiding "HR speak". Also in this article, Kmart embarks on upskilling; Hewlett Packard Enterprise ups the ante on parental leave and wellness; and much more. » more »
Workplace learning takes a leap forward
New technologies are enabling employers to easily and affordably make their learning and development programs much more engaging, an expert says. » more »
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