Engagement just one piece in the puzzle
Improving engagement will help a business lower its turnover, but it won't necessarily boost customer satisfaction or financial performance, says Metrus Group CEO, William Schiemann. » more »
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Blog post: The great training robbery
Every piece of learning must be as a result of an identified need. If the person doesn't care for the training then that needs to be addressed before the training... » more »
Q&A: Fair dismissals - How to avoid termination risks
Do you have to offer employees a support person at disciplinary meetings? What is the support person's role? Can you refuse to allow a requested support person to attend meetings? Lander & Rogers senior associate Amanda Harvey answers these questions and more. » more »
Online assessment "cheating" fears largely unfounded
Very few job candidates "cheat" during pre-employment testing, but when they do it is most likely on psychometric tests, suggesting employers could do a better job of explaining them, says psychologist Prue Laurence. » more »
What HR should do in "the first 90 days"
When an organisation's leadership changes, HR professionals should seize the opportunity to become a strategic partner, says workforce strategist Stephen Walker. » more »
Why you should use YouTube in recruiting
Recruitment videos on YouTube are "the gift that keeps on giving" when it comes to engaging potential employees and building your employer brand, says the US-based director of sourcing and social strategy at Bernard Hodes Group, Jim Stroud. » more »
HR should help spread understanding of remuneration
Human resources and remuneration specialists in listed companies have an important role to play in educating stakeholders about their pay strategies, says Mercer Australia head of executive remuneration, Christine Deveney. » more »
Don't promise what you can't deliver
All the effort that goes into setting up talent pools can be wasted if, when trying to engage potential candidates, a company promises things it can't deliver, says employer branding specialist Kara McLeod. » more »
Interviewers should ask more questions about disability
Employers are often reluctant to ask how a job applicant with a disability might perform a role, but they should be giving each one "a real opportunity to demonstrate capacity", according to federal Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes. » more »
Case study: Promoting wellbeing in a "material way"
When an organisation is serious about employees' wellbeing, it will not only tell them to look after themselves but provide them with the means to do it, say members of the HR department at Minter Ellison Lawyers. » more »
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