remuneration & benefits

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 7:26am

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.

Thursday, 14 March 2013 7:22am

The implications of payroll non-compliance are vast, but employers can take steps to prevent or minimise any HR fallout, according to a payroll specialist.

Monday, 25 February 2013 7:25am

In the lead-up to July's superannuation changes, some employers face a "tough communication exercise" in explaining to employees that their base salary will drop, while others need to consider how they will fund the higher contributions, according to a reward specialist.

Monday, 25 February 2013 7:10am

Does your organisation have an action plan to address the changing superannuation system? Here, four experts outline how HR professionals should be preparing.

Tuesday, 18 December 2012 7:05am

One of the biggest mistakes employers can make at salary review time is "trying to give something to everyone", says Aon Hewitt head of reward products, Rachael Finnemore.

Thursday, 08 November 2012 7:27am

The world's most highly-regarded and best-performing employers pay lower fixed remuneration than the rest of the market, but leverage their incentives more effectively, a global study shows.

Thursday, 08 November 2012 7:09am

Employers can potentially unlock huge productivity gains by driving performance through their reward strategies, says remuneration expert Ben Morris. Listen to him explain what the world's most admired companies do in this space.

Thursday, 25 October 2012 7:25am

Only half of employers offer private health insurance to employees, despite research consistently showing that corporate health programs are one of the most in-demand employee benefits.

Wednesday, 26 September 2012 7:19am

Managing a global workforce can present some unique - and unexpected - challenges, according to Hilton Worldwide regional HR director Richard Todd.

Tuesday, 25 September 2012 7:26am

Changes to taxation law that will take effect next week could cause some international employees to pack their bags and head for home, says Randstad Australia and New Zealand CEO Fred van der Tang.