http://www.hrdaily.com.au/index.php The National News Service for HR Professionals en-au Copyright HR Daily 2011 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/RDF/hrdaily_logo.gif http://www.hrdaily.com.au/ The National News Service for HR Professionals http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2201 A major project such as a business restructure or system implementation could be a great opportunity for an existing manager to try something new - but it could also spell disaster, according to Vantage Performance managing director Richard Dunks. HR Daily 2012-05-17T07:22:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2200 Continuing instability in the economy means employers are increasingly relying on the incentive component of remuneration to attract and retain staff, says Mercer head of reward Garry Adams. HR Daily 2012-05-16T07:28:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2199 Employers should keep in mind three key things to maximise the value of their reward programs, says remuneration expert Garry Adams. HR Daily 2012-05-16T07:19:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2198 To encourage a culture of innovation, employers should think twice before characterising setbacks as mistakes, and use disappointing results to encourage learning, development and growth, says Hay Group Pacific head of leadership and talent, Wendy Montague. HR Daily 2012-05-15T07:23:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2197 An incredible amount of information about talent is available to help HR professionals improve their influence in an organisation - if they leverage it, says LinkedIn VP of talent, Steve Cadigan. HR Daily 2012-05-14T07:16:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2196 Today's featured HR Daily Community blog posts both focus on the end-stage of employment, and recommend that HR professionals place themselves in the shoes of the outgoing employee. Read more here. HR Daily 2012-05-11T09:30:40+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2195 Business managers should be encouraged to "own" remuneration decisions, but they often need lots of training and prompting before they do, say two HR leaders. HR Daily 2012-05-10T07:27:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2187 SuccessConnect 2012 will help you find more answers to driving higher performance and better results, through the valuable talent you have inside your organisation. You will enjoy informational sessions, thought-provoking discussions and invaluable networking opportunities with SuccessFactors, your peers, partners and industry experts. HR Daily 2012-05-10T07:09:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2194 Here HR Daily rounds up responses to Federal Budget announcements that will potentially have an impact on HR functions. HR Daily 2012-05-10T07:00:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2193 The evidence is "unequivocal" that setting targets for senior leaders on recruitment and retention of women will help improve gender diversity at work, according to a Gender Equality Project report released yesterday. HR Daily 2012-05-09T07:24:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2192 Workers from non-English speaking countries are often extremely talented with great work ethics, but many employers mistakenly let language and cultural differences prevent them becoming valued employees, says Performance Education CEO Owen Firth. HR Daily 2012-05-08T07:16:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2191 Download this free white paper to learn how to engage your company's best talent - and groom them to become tomorrow's leaders. HR Daily 2012-05-08T07:01:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2190 One of the many things employers should do before moving to dismiss someone is check the restraint and confidentiality clauses in their employment contract, says employment lawyer Brad Swebeck. HR Daily 2012-05-07T07:25:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2189 Employers that don't tick all the right boxes prior to dismissing someone are more likely to face an unfair dismissal, adverse action or other claim. Here's what you need to consider before any termination. HR Daily 2012-05-07T07:11:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2188 Organisations should promote their non-financial employee benefits at every opportunity, says HR Daily Community blogger Christina Lattimer. She sets out some of the many perks that can go unnoticed or unappreciated, while we also wrap up this week's blog posts. HR Daily 2012-05-04T08:40:49+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2186 Organisations that plan professional development without consulting the individuals it targets should not expect great results, says coach Robyn Creed. HR Daily 2012-05-03T07:21:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2185 Many organisational vision statements are unrealistic, but the best ones have a direct impact on engagement, performance and productivity, according to author Nicholas Barnett. HR Daily 2012-05-02T07:12:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2184 A pressing need for "a stronger, deeper leadership pipeline" is nearly universal, but according to Deloitte's latest human capital report, some leadership development programs actually slow down development and heighten retention risks. HR Daily 2012-05-01T07:20:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2183 Social Leadership Australia offers a new master-class for senior HR, OD, Leadership Development & Change professionals in Sydney this June. Learn a cutting-edge approach combining the Harvard Adaptive Leadership model with community engagement for systemic change. HR Daily 2012-05-01T07:16:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2182 Employers that use 360-degree feedback to assess leaders could find they destabilise their teams and create disengagement, according to effectiveness expert Lanning Bennett. HR Daily 2012-04-30T07:21:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2180 Return-on-investment should be a long-term, not short-term, goal in delivering staff health programs, according to Bupa wellness services manager Mark Hesse. HR Daily 2012-04-30T07:13:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2181 When a new hire turns out to be a poor choice, any number of problems can arise for employers regarding a third-party recruiter's guarantee, according to HR Daily Community blogger Michael Overell. HR Daily 2012-04-27T10:19:53+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2179 Talk of an organisation's culture is often dismissed as HR "fluff", but according to authors Emily Jaksch and Sarah Gibbins, culture not only has an impact on a business, it defines it. HR Daily 2012-04-26T07:27:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2174 Download this free white paper to learn how employee engagement really impacts bottom-line business results. HR Daily 2012-04-26T07:10:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2178 Measuring participant satisfaction with coaching, training and development programs gives an employer no indication whatsoever of whether they deliver return on investment, says neuroscientist Dr Stan Rodski. HR Daily 2012-04-24T07:20:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2172 Promoting excellence in HR, people management and business practices, the AHRI Awards recognise the contribution of individuals and organisations to business and the HR profession. The awards benchmark achievements, initiatives and accomplishments and demonstrate the contribution of HR best practice to business success. HR Daily 2012-04-24T07:12:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2177 Running a pilot program to identify potential issues can help an organisation decide whether working from home arrangements should be made broadly available, says the manager of a team that now has two-thirds of its employees in home-based work, and much higher retention rates as a result. HR Daily 2012-04-23T07:22:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2176 A checklist of minimum safety and technical requirements for home-based work is essential to ensure the arrangements are trouble-free, and that employees understand their obligations and responsibilities. HR Daily 2012-04-23T07:15:00+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2175 Increasingly, organisations concerned about their culture are focusing not just on what employees achieve in terms of performance, but how they go about it, says HR Daily Community blogger Chip McFarlane. Here we feature the week's best blog posts. HR Daily 2012-04-20T07:53:03+10:00 http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2173 From a CEO's point of view, the most valuable thing an HR director can do is leave their "role at the table" behind and be a "real honest broker", a breakfast heard yesterday. HR Daily 2012-04-19T07:18:00+10:00