HR Daily 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 HR Daily http://www.hrdaily.com.au/RDF/hrdaily_logo.gif http://www.hrdaily.com.au/ The National News Service for HR Professionals Webcast: Adverse action update - Key lessons from the case law http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2607 Rulings handed down since the commencement of the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions have clarified some of the mystery around their operation and contain important lessons for employers. HR Daily 2013-05-17T16:24:34+10:00 Poor reviews a sign of poor management http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2606 A poor result in an employee's performance review should trigger a review of the manager's approach to dealing with performance issues, writes HR Daily Community blogger Brett Chant. HR Daily 2013-05-17T07:23:00+10:00 Communicate L&D value or risk budget cuts http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2604 When a learning and development budget is cut, it's usual to blame tough times, but in fact the problem could well lie with HR, according to Nicholas Sutcliffe, executive director of The Conference Board. HR Daily 2013-05-16T07:20:00+10:00 Announcement: AHRI launches AHRI:ASSIST http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2594 As part of the new website, the Australian Human Resources Institute has launched AHRI:ASSIST, an online resource centre that provides HR support for human resources practitioners in the form of information sheets, tools, checklists, guidelines, and templates. It's freely accessible as part of AHRI membership. HR Daily 2013-05-16T07:10:00+10:00 Cyber bullying: Don't underestimate your obligations http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2603 When an employee is the victim of cyber bullying or abusive phone calls that originate outside of their employment, an employer shouldn't simply dismiss the affair as a "personal" problem, according to Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn. HR Daily 2013-05-15T07:22:00+10:00 Announcement: Make employee appraisals easy for your managers with suggested feedback and development comments http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2595 Writing richly detailed employee appraisals can consume valuable management time and also lead to frustration. Why not save them time and effort? Give them a library of suggested comments so they don't have to write from scratch. HR Daily 2013-05-15T07:14:00+10:00 "Business storytelling" holds the key to messages that stick http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2602 Employees are more likely to remember a message or meeting when they've made an emotional connection with it, says management consultant Yamini Naidu. HR Daily 2013-05-14T07:28:00+10:00 Announcement: AHRI Awards - the ultimate recognition in the HR profession http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2601 Every year, Australia's HR and business leaders shape the corporate landscape with best practice initiatives and innovative projects. Brought to you by the Australian Human Resources Institute, the AHRI Awards recognise these outstanding individuals, teams and organisations for their commitment to achieving successful outcomes for their organisation. HR Daily 2013-05-14T07:03:00+10:00 What are you doing to woo back star performers? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2600 The number of employers that support staff in their career development - even at other companies - but have no program in place to try and get them back, is "absolutely gob-smacking", according to Engaged Talent general manager Geraldine Ellis-Maguire. HR Daily 2013-05-13T07:27:00+10:00 Alumni programs don't require big budgets http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2599 Organisations don't need big budgets to create alumni programs that become valuable sources of talent, new clients and employee engagement, says talent management expert Geraldine Ellis-Maguire. HR Daily 2013-05-13T07:10:00+10:00 Opposition IR wrap; and much more http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2598 The Coalition released its IR policy yesterday, so we've provided a brief summary of its proposals on the HR Daily Community, along with a link to more complete coverage on our associate publication, Workplace Express. HR Daily 2013-05-10T07:28:00+10:00 Branding can make or break recruitment campaigns http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2597 Employers that can't source the talent they need should consider whether they're "selling the right message", says the general manager of human resources at Chevron, Kaye Butler. HR Daily 2013-05-09T07:27:00+10:00 Respect gender differences as you would cultural differences, says expert http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2596 Most employers recognise the need to be aware of cultural idiosyncrasies when doing business in other countries; but when it comes to doing business with men and women, important differences are all too often overlooked, says neuroleadership expert Silvia Damiano. HR Daily 2013-05-08T07:22:00+10:00 White paper: How to Maximise ROI on Assessments http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2586 Making the right decisions about the people you hire is critical. Learn from Hay Group five tips to maximise the investment of your hiring process. HR Daily 2013-05-08T07:08:00+10:00 Costs order sends a warning on 'poaching' employees http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2592 A major provider of HR services has been hit with a rare costs order, after hiring a competitor's employee in contravention of his contractual restraints. HR Daily 2013-05-07T07:23:00+10:00 Are you encouraging gender equality? How do you know? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2591 Is your organisation making progress on gender equality? Is it measuring this progress systematically? A set of public guidelines and templates released last week will help businesses answer these questions and more, Chartered Secretaries Australia CEO Tim Sheehy told a launch in Sydney last week. HR Daily 2013-05-06T07:21:00+10:00 Webcast: Managing off-site workers - Legal tips and traps http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2590 Many practical and legal risks can arise when employees work from home or remotely, and not just from ongoing formal arrangements, but also occasional and after-hours work. Watch this webcast to understand how to:Assess whether an employee has a right to work remotely;Understand the legal and practical issues arising from remote work; Discharge health and safety obligations towards remote workers;Manage requests for remote work arrangements while minimising discrimination risks; andDetermine what to include in a remote work policy. HR Daily 2013-05-03T15:32:03+10:00 Five ways to retain Baby Boomers' knowledge http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2589 Is your organisation already feeling the pain of an exodus of Baby Boomer knowledge, or is it just around the corner? HR Daily 2013-05-03T07:24:00+10:00 Retrenched workers can still be brand advocates http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2588 The most important aspect of a company restructure is the individual conversations managers have with the people who are losing their jobs, according to Lee Hecht Harrison managing director Bruce Anderson, who says organisations that do this well can actually strengthen their employer brand. HR Daily 2013-05-02T07:27:00+10:00 Event: K&L Gates' Law@Work - Half day workshops for HR professionals and managers http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2580 Law@Work is a straight-talking, interactive workshop series delivered as independent half-day workshops. Specifically designed for human resources professionals and managers, the Law@Work program addresses timely and topical workplace and human resources issues faced by businesses today. HR Daily 2013-05-02T07:10:00+10:00 Podcast: Avoid three big downsizing mistakes http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2587 A lot can go wrong when you're downsizing, whether it's two roles or 200. In this podcast, DLA Piper partner Pattie Walsh sets out three key redundancy mistakes. HR Daily 2013-05-01T17:29:24+10:00 HR headcount "couldn't go any lower" http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2585 HR departments are significantly under-resourced at the moment, and in danger of losing focus on their primary purpose as they struggle with ever-tightening budgets, according to Mercer principal Anthony Shippard. HR Daily 2013-05-01T07:26:00+10:00 Coffee breaks take time - but can boost productivity http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2584 The average office coffee run takes about 15 minutes, but lost time doesn't necessarily mean lost productivity, according to Positivity Institute founder and leading psychologist Dr Suzy Green. HR Daily 2013-04-30T07:21:00+10:00 Engagement focus helps employers through tough times http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2582 Organisations that reduce their spend on engagement initiatives are also more likely to see falls in productivity and profits, according to a new report. HR Daily 2013-04-29T07:28:00+10:00 Case study: Short-term investment creates long-term ambassadors http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2583 Investing in the development of staff who have career aspirations outside of your organisation can still make business sense, according to the general manager of Bakers Delight Holdings, Gabby Kelly. HR Daily 2013-04-29T07:05:00+10:00 How can you foster continuous improvement? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2581 In many organisations, managers still struggle to get employees to "bring their brains to work" and display initiative, says HR Daily Community blogger Dr Tim Baker. HR Daily 2013-04-26T07:20:00+10:00 Talent must be leveraged "through the line", not by HR http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2579 Some organisations view employee engagement and employee capability as HR's responsibility, but according to business expert Charles Agee, talent can only really be leveraged "through the line". HR Daily 2013-04-24T07:27:00+10:00 Announcement: Hate your current employee evaluation forms? Update yours and use these samples. http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2575 Good employee evaluation forms are vital to the success of your performance management process. But why settle for good forms when you can have great ones? Download this package of sample employee evaluation forms for free today. HR Daily 2013-04-24T07:10:00+10:00 Pick up the pieces after a change bombshell http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2578 An organisational change that goes badly can leave workers disengaged and resentful, but sometimes all that's needed to fix it is an opportunity to "vent", says Right Management managing director Bridget Beattie. HR Daily 2013-04-23T07:25:00+10:00 Announcement: AGSM Executive Education brings Global Human Resources and Organisational Development leaders to Australia http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2572 AGSM Executive Education introduces its unique New HR program featuring global experts in Human Resources and Organisational Development, Professor William J. Rothwell and Roland Sullivan. This program gives HR professionals the skills to transform with insight, create measurable value and implement sustainable outcomes. HR Daily 2013-04-23T07:10:00+10:00