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Webcast: Internal communication during change

Internal communication plays a vital role in driving workplace change. Watch this webcast to hear communications expert Jonathan Champ share his tips for communicating during change. » more »

Six lessons from a flexible workplace

Getting the right systems, structure and approach to flexible work can take time and effort, but the results - in terms of productivity, engagement and retention improvements - are worth the journey, says HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood. » more »

Are you engaging contractors for the right reasons?

Engaging contingent labour purely to save costs is fraught with risks, so employers should ensure they use contractors for the "right" reasons, and take adequate steps to protect themselves against claims, says employment lawyer Nick Duggal. » more »

Formal programs key to retaining HR grads

HR graduates are among those least likely to stay with their first employer, but formal and structured programs can aid retention, new research shows. » more »

Do your managers know a "squeaky wheel" when they see one?

Managers who view certain employees as "critical", without questioning their actions or their motives, could be putting the livelihood of their teams at risk, according to Workplace Conflict Resolution director Catherine Gillespie. » more »

Costs recovery after resignation breaches 457-visa obligations

Employers that attempt to recover costs associated with sponsoring workers could find themselves on the wrong side of the law, placing their ongoing eligibility as a sponsor at risk, says immigration law specialist Katie Malyon. » more »

Webcast: Sponsoring overseas workers - HR tips and traps

As employers increase their reliance on foreign workers to fill local skills shortages, understanding the 457-visa scheme is becoming a top HR priority. Watch this webinar to ensure that compliance errors don't jeopardise your organisation's ability to take advantage of this valuable resource. This presentation, by immigration law expert Katie Malyon, outlines:

• The criteria for eligibility as a 457-visa sponsor;
• The interface between employment and immigration laws;
• How to comply with DIAC's requirements around remuneration, record-keeping, notification and more;
• Special considerations when dismissing 457-visa holders;
• How to transition 457-visa holders to permanent residency; and
• Case studies of employers caught out in non-compliance.

Will your organisation draw media attention for the wrong reasons?

The brands of HR and recruitment face "death by media" if practitioners don't change their attitude towards hiring older workers, warns HR Daily Community blogger Malcolm King. » more »

Contingent workforce to be HR's biggest challenge

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. » more »

"Disruptive" environment aids behavioural change

Classroom-based learning is fine for teaching leadership theory, but when it comes to identifying and changing problem behaviours, "unfamiliar and disruptive environments" are far more effective, says Lee Hecht Harrison leadership and talent director Dr Travis Kemp. » more »