employment market

Tuesday, 07 April 2009 8:01am

Human resources was again amongst the hardest-hit sectors in the job ad figures for March.

Wednesday, 01 April 2009 8:54am

In a social media world where "anyone can publish", managing the redundancy process to avoid online reputation damage is crucial, says HR technology consultant Michael Specht.

Wednesday, 01 April 2009 8:30am

Employment growth is more stable than the mainstream media portrays, and Australia may well survive the global financial crisis without the big job losses seen in previous downturns, according to HSBC chief economist Dr John Edwards.

Tuesday, 31 March 2009 8:28am

As talent-sourcing gets easier, employers should consider breathing new life into their organisations by "top grading" their workforce and shedding poor performers, says Taleo senior vice president Al Campa.

Monday, 30 March 2009 8:56am

Smart employers are directing their branding strategies inwards to engage workers who survive staff culls and to maintain positive relationships with the talent they're forced to let go, says MD of The Face, Adam Shay.

Friday, 27 March 2009 8:53am

Panicky managers that put bottom-line efficiencies before people during the economic downturn run the risk of obliterating company morale and losing their best talent, says Robert Half Asia-Pacific's managing director, David Jones.

Friday, 27 March 2009 8:32am

Workers who believe their employer manages change effectively are substantially more likely to be engaged and productive, new research shows.

Wednesday, 25 March 2009 8:08am

In difficult economic times employers must ensure they balance shareholder concerns about executive pay with the need to attract and retain talent, says Yolande Foord, executive remuneration leader at Mercer Australia.

Tuesday, 24 March 2009 8:51am

Maintaining a good relationship with departing employees not only ensures a supply of part-time and temporary labour, but also drives business and employee referrals, says global expert on alumni programs, Professor Ian Williamson.

Friday, 20 March 2009 8:22am

Employers that enforce hiring freezes during a downturn run the risk of anarchic recruitment systems and their costs spiralling out of control, says HR expert Steven Dahl.