When employees' pay is reviewed, line managers tend to take credit for favourable decisions but "blame HR" for the not-so-good ones, says Hewitt Associates senior remuneration consultant Jean Hanna. » more »
Leaders are always seeking to raise the game for their teams and themselves. They are always testing and building both courage and stamina throughout the organisation... » more »
The new HR language has resulted in alienating others further. It can, however, be recovered to a degree by revisiting the good old fashioned simple point of what HR was all about – helping to get the best performance from the people in a business... » more »
HR departments that aren't yet working across countries will soon have to - whether they like it or not - and should already be adapting to "think and operate globally", says Lance Richards of Kelly Services. » more »
Employers who are wary of unfair dismissal claims should consider paying off poor performers - provided the pay-off remains confidential, says Freehills lawyer Natalie Spark. » more »
Employers should train staff to identity - and address - behaviour associated with fraud, says Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) president James Ratley. » more »
The major political parties' pre-election anti-immigration stance needs to "flip" if organisations are to remain competitive locally and internationally, according to a world-renowned expert on labour market trends. » more »
There are five highly effective strategies that can be adopted by any manager to increase employee engagement by more than fifty per cent... » more »
Whether business professional or casual, the bottom line is to be sure your company has a policy in place. A well written dress code policy can protect an organisation from potential lawsuits... » more »
Interview questions about a candidate's fitness for work must be clearly linked to the relevant statement of duties, says Blake Dawson employment lawyer Stephen Woodbury. » 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.
