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 HR success requires "total rewards" focus http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2318 Organisations that broaden their view of rewards and understand the actual value employees place on them can get more bang for their buck in terms of engagement, motivation and retention, says Aon Hewitt partner Richard Kantor. HR Daily 2012-08-27T07:28:00+10:00 How do top companies handle rewards? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2317 High-performing employers approach their rewards investment differently to other companies in five key ways, according to a new study. HR Daily 2012-08-27T07:13:00+10:00 How to get buy-in for engagement initiatives http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2229 Knowing which data points to take to your CEO or board will help "start the conversation" about engagement and its value to the organisation, says Aon Hewitt Best Employer program lead, James Rutherford. HR Daily 2012-06-13T07:07:00+10:00 HR plans must have three modes http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2216 Strategic HR plans should have best- and worst-case scenarios for three types of organisational growth built into them, a conference in Sydney has heard. HR Daily 2012-05-30T07:18:00+10:00 Case study: Don't focus on ROI in new employee health programs 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 Key ingredient to business success overlooked: Report http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2161 Senior executives are overlooking and underrating a key ingredient for business success, according to a new report that investigates the value of imagination in a corporate setting, including its impact on revenue. HR Daily 2012-04-12T07:24:00+10:00 Former "generous extras" now an expectation: Report http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2157 Providing certain "perks" - like parental leave, L&D opportunities and flexible work - is unlikely to improve an organisation's engagement levels because employees now expect them as the norm, according to a new report. HR Daily 2012-04-04T07:21:00+10:00 "Best-in-class" HR know how to make the stats sing http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2144 One of the biggest differences between top-performing HR departments and "laggards" is the ability to demonstrate the impact talent management has on the business, according to a recent report on human capital management trends. HR Daily 2012-03-27T07:22:00+11:00 Focus workforce planning efforts on critical roles http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2127 Organisations that attempt to introduce workforce planning across their entire organisation inevitably fail, according to business strategy specialist Sean Collins. HR Daily 2012-03-14T07:26:00+11:00 Get on the front foot with good data http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2073 One of the most valuable things HR professionals can do for their CEOs this year is provide intelligent data about the organisation's talent, says SHL managing director Stephanie Christopher. HR Daily 2012-02-02T08:28:00+11:00 HR should switch focus from lag to lead indicators http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2012 For as long as HR primarily reports on lag indicators, it won't have a meaningful place at the table, says Hilton Australasia's regional HR director, Richard Todd. HR Daily 2011-11-17T08:28:00+11:00 New media an asset, but data overload "a common cry" http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1465 Engagement metrics and media have moved "in leaps and bounds" in recent years, but HR is yet to realise their full potential, say the authors of the latest AHRI whitepaper. HR Daily 2010-05-12T08:10:00+10:00 Implement "tomorrow's" HR metrics today http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1462 HR managers keen to prove their value should report on metrics that are results-based, not transaction-based, according to advice from PricewaterhouseCoopers. HR Daily 2010-05-10T08:27:00+10:00 Blog post: Social recruiting metrics and measurements http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1375 Unfortunately, corporate strategery is hard and everyone likes a road map and a list. So here are some ideas of what you can measure to determine if your social recruiting strategy is working... HR Daily 2010-02-05T08:41:00+11:00 Simple performance management system boosts promotions, cuts costs http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1335 A simple performance management system based on four core processes has raised employee engagement by 17 per cent and reduced recruitment spend by a third at eyewear company Luxottica. HR Daily 2009-11-30T08:15:00+11:00 Employee engagement the key HR metric in today's landscape http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1082 If there's one thing metrics-conscious HR managers should be measuring throughout the economic downturn it is employee engagement, according to Right Management's Rosemarie Dentesano. HR Daily 2009-02-19T08:27:00+11:00 Can you demonstrate the economic value of talent management? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1072 During tough times there is increased pressure on every business function to demonstrate a positive impact on business performance, but HR professionals have generally failed miserably in demonstrating the revenue impact of talent, according to international talent expert, Dr John Sullivan. HR Daily 2009-02-09T08:04:00+11:00 Women-friendly practices boost retention, talent pools http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=1022 Measuring retention of women and reviewing salaries to identify gaps between genders are among the initiatives the equal opportunity agency has recognised as advancing equality in the workplace, in its annual business achievement awards. HR Daily 2008-11-20T10:24:00+11:00