The ASX guidelines on gender diversity reporting are likely to spark a new war for talent, necessitating a critical focus on engaging and retaining senior women, even in private organisations, says diversity expert Dr Karen Morley. » more »
Research shows that the risks of hiring someone who is overqualified are more perceived than actual. Studies have consistently shown that overqualified workers actually perform better and the only reason they move on is mainly due to working conditions... » more »
It's time to go beyond finger pointing about who is stealing workers from whom and which companies aren't contributing enough to training programs. Ownership, when it comes to a skills gap, doesn't rest with one company, or one government... » more »
Discrimination against people who smoke or are obese is an emerging issue in many workplaces, according to a new International Labour Organisation report, which says raising awareness is a key to driving change. » more »
Employers will be forced to administer paid parental leave (PPL) from 1 July this year, but many are still unsure of exactly how the scheme will work. » more »
Fair Work Australia's "landmark" equal remuneration ruling will pave the way for gender-based arguments to increase minimum pay in some modern awards, according to Lander & Rogers lawyers Daniel Proietto and Patrizia Mercuri. » more »
Drumming up support for social media initiatives and a referral program was "challenging", but Deloitte Australia now saves about $6 million annually on its recruitment costs, according to recruitment and mobility leader James Elliott. » more »
Whatever your level of leadership role, being emotionally literate is good for the workplace. Certainly, the leader who recognises the You, as well as the I, in how 'We' interact seems to get more from their teams... » more »
Middle management is not dying; it's being redefined. The skill set is changing, but it still requires skill. Someone has to make sure that something is happening… » more »
Every organisation has an employer value proposition; the trick is to uncover it, says AGL talent acquisition manager Stephen McSweeney. » more »
The employment and industrial relations space continues to be a hive of activity, with further legal reforms and important court rulings imminent. This webinar will discuss the most crucial developing issues.
