A company that helps its workers to further their careers, not just within the organisation but also beyond it, has achieved "Best of the Best" status in Hewitt's 2009/10 employer accreditation program. » more »
I now tend to think of feedback more like going to the dentist: necessary for health, but not really enjoyable. That being said, there are tricks to making feedback easier to give and to hear. » more »
When people find out that their manager knows they're not happy and they're not doing anything about it, their unhappiness magnifies... » more »
It is the way managers deal with employee complaints - rather than the subject of the complaints - that can trigger workers to launch legal claims, according to Hicksons workplace relations practice manager, Brad Swebeck. » more »
Employers should be aware of the potential for "back door" discrimination and other claims under the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions, say employment lawyers Lisa Berton and Nick Noonan. » more »
The Federal Court has "set in stone" what constitutes procedural fairness, after finding a workplace investigation was flawed and lacking natural justice, according to Wise Workplace Investigations principal, Jo Kamira. » more »
When I talk about "the wrong reason" to go into HR, the most common ones that I hear when I ask HR people why they did it are "I love people" or "I love talking to people" or "I love helping people"... » more »
The primary aim of blogging shouldn't be just to get a resume or place a candidate; the one focus of blogging really should be to share your thoughts and ideas and show what it's like to work somewhere. The other stuff takes care of itself... » more »
The economic downturn has forced employers "to do a lot more with a lot less" and a return to previous levels of spending is unlikely, says News Digital Media's executive director of emerging businesses, Michael Solomon. » more »
Recruitment activity is picking up in the HR sector, but employers are maintaining a preference for contract rather than permanent hires, according to a Hays report. » more »
As the end of the year approaches, tensions start to run high, and minor quibbles quickly become full-blown conflicts. This webinar will discuss early warning signs and preventative steps for short- and long-term cultural impact.
