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 15 business reasons to target older female workers: Report http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2613 HR professionals should develop a strong business case, and frame internal discussions about diversity in terms of workforce sustainability and inclusion, to avoid them being perceived as "special treatment for a special group", according to a new report. HR Daily 2013-05-23T07:22:00+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 Does your recruitment strategy discourage key talent? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2380 Many employers are discouraging a key demographic of jobseekers from joining their ranks - and don't even realise they are doing it, says Adage managing director Heidi Holmes. HR Daily 2012-10-18T07:27:00+11:00 Contingent workforce to be HR's biggest challenge http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2343 Contingent work is set to dominate other forms of employment, but will bring with it huge challenges for HR professionals, a conference heard this week. HR Daily 2012-09-13T07:25:00+10:00 Don't reinforce generational stereotypes - overcome them http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2329 Age-related stereotypes can have a negative impact on employee health, wellbeing and productivity, according to conflict-management expert Catherine Davidson, who says that teaching employees to question stereotypes can improve their ability to engage, collaborate and innovate at work. HR Daily 2012-09-04T07:22:00+10:00 Do you have a balanced decision-making team? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2219 Organisations should include a balance of young and old managers in their decision-making processes, says Monash professor James Sarros, whose research shows workers in different age groups bring different types of intelligence to the table. HR Daily 2012-06-04T07:22:00+10:00 Case study: Flexibility and recognition keys to retaining older workers http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2155 The needs of mature-age employees are similar to those of many new parents or pregnant women in the workplace, according to a consultant for National Australia Bank, who recommends focussing on flexibility and recognition to accommodate older workers. HR Daily 2012-04-03T19:28:08+10:00 Are you doing "too little, too late" for mature-aged workers? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2156 Taking steps to ensure mature-aged workers pass on important knowledge and skills before they retire is well worth the effort, but many employers are doing "too little too late", says Sageco creative director Catriona Byrne. HR Daily 2012-04-03T07:22:00+10:00 Reverse mentoring forces "challenging dialogue" http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2126 A little-known form of mentoring is helping to change the attitudes of senior executives to modern workplace challenges such as diversity and social media, says executive coach and trainer Melissa Richardson. HR Daily 2012-03-13T07:20:00+11:00 HR grads are "switched on" and keen, but still have much to learn http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1790 Today's HR graduates tend to be "switched on" and ambitious, but many lack a practical understanding of what it's "really like in the field", says Melbourne Business School director of strategic partnerships, David Senior. HR Daily 2011-04-28T08:01:00+10:00 Don't just expect respect, work for it http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1749 As the demographic of the workforce shifts, and an increasing number of younger workers take up positions of authority over older workers, equipping new managers to earn the respect of their subordinates is essential, says Learning Seat general manager Tim Legge. HR Daily 2011-03-16T08:17:00+11:00 Prescriptive relationship policies send "wrong message" http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1387 Romantic relationships in the workplace can create a legal "minefield", but policies that are too prescriptive can offend employees, send the wrong message and weaken a company's competitive edge, says HR commentator Kate Southam. HR Daily 2010-02-17T08:22:00+11:00 Get smart - measure and reward success holistically http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1336 Employers that fail to measure and reward success holistically could be damaging their company's long-term health, says Mercer human capital principal Martin Turner. HR Daily 2009-12-01T08:47:00+11:00 Don't just react, adapt to new generations of workers http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1330 Employers should not react to "every whim" of the younger generation, but they cannot "hold fast to the old and expect emerging generations to conform" either, says social researcher and commentator Mark McCrindle. HR Daily 2009-11-24T08:35:00+11:00 Working parents - tick. What about working grandparents? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1324 As an increasing number of baby boomers find themselves caring not only for children and parents but grandchildren as well, the NSW Equal Employment Practitioners Association (NEEOPA) is urging employers to reassess how they manage and support their caregivers. HR Daily 2009-11-18T08:34:00+11:00 Blog post: Who should CEOs, managers and HR pros be friends with on Facebook? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1320 Some of you out there will argue that maybe your culture is ripe for it and that you're not a hierarchical organisation and therefore, it's actually okay for a CEO or an HR pro to "friend" employees. It shows you're open, it shows you're accessible, it shows you're cool. I don't buy that though. HR Daily 2009-11-13T08:28:00+11:00 Maximise baby boomer engagement with flexible work options http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1303 The GFC has caused many baby boomers to rethink their retirement plans, creating opportunities for employers to benefit from their unique knowledge and experience for longer - if they can keep them engaged - says Nola Charkos, corporate consultant for ipac consulting. HR Daily 2009-10-28T08:35:00+11:00 Corporate careers sites turning off candidates http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1275 The majority of corporate careers sites in Australia discourage candidates from applying for a job, says Brett Iredale, former recruiter and now CEO of multi-job-posting service JobAdder. HR Daily 2009-09-25T08:35:00+10:00 Leaders must "connect" and "inspire", before workers lose faith http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1217 The authors of a global mindset survey have called for leaders to work harder to connect with their teams after finding many employees "believe in themselves", but not their bosses. HR Daily 2009-07-22T16:55:00+10:00 Corporate Australia not immune to "bad behaviour" damage http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1160 Employers in the corporate world shouldn't assume they're immune to scandals such as the one facing the National Rugby League at the moment, and must be proactive about preventing incidents that could damage their brand and bottom line, says Learning Seat CEO Michael Solomon. HR Daily 2009-05-19T08:42:00+10:00 HR must design the table, not just get a seat at it http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1090 HR must make the shift from transactional to transformational - driving change within a business instead of just aligning with it - if it wants "a seat at the table", says the head of global HR consulting at Kelly Services. HR Daily 2009-03-02T08:19:00+11:00 Mature-age workers the "white knights" of the economic crisis http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1061 "Smart" employers are looking to mature-age workers to fill contract positions during the economic slowdown, to reap the benefits of their experience in challenging times, according to SageCo director, Alison Monroe. HR Daily 2009-01-23T08:37:00+11:00 Connect with Gen Y - improve thinking, not processes http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1048 Managers should focus on solutions rather than problems when communicating with Gen-Y employees, according to executive coach Gaynor Lowndes. HR Daily 2008-12-15T08:26:00+11:00 Grad programs that fail to create leaders are "charity" http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1021 Employers that fail to retain employees beyond their graduate recruitment program and promote them into management roles are not achieving a reasonable return on their investment, according to Onetest CEO, Steven Dahl. HR Daily 2008-11-19T11:04:00+11:00 Social networking sites under-used in grad recruitment http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1020 Social networking sites are an under-utilised graduate recruitment tool, according to a study of Australian students. HR Daily 2008-11-19T09:55:00+11:00 "Learning culture" vital in retaining high-calibre staff http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1005 With members of Generation Y expected to work in as many as 29 jobs over the course of their careers, organisations must implement a "learning and development culture" if they have any hope of retaining or attracting talented staff. HR Daily 2008-10-16T14:38:00+11:00 Younger workers more likely to leave, but can be enticed to return http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1003 Generation-Y workers are harder to retain, according to a personal development expert, but if you treat them well when they're with you then they're likely to return - with an arsenal of new skills. HR Daily 2008-10-14T11:08:00+11:00