In an era of constant change, an employer's capacity to adapt, succeed or survive hinges on the quality of employer/employee relationships, or the "psychological contract", according to a corporate psychologist. » more »
Every employee will ultimately leave their organisation, but there's no reason why their knowledge has to walk out the door with them, says retention expert Lisa Halloran. » more »
Australian employees who work more than 40 hours a week are more likely to take sickies or be on the lookout for a new job, a study has revealed. » more »
Up to 80 per cent of Australian workers are "financially unfit", and it's costing employers big bucks in high turnover, absenteeism and even fraud, according to a financial advisor. » more »
Resilient relationships with employees are vital to surviving the downturn, says leadership expert Ricky Nowak, and employers must monitor the warnings signs that they're at risk. » more »
Web 2.0 tools dramatically boost engagement, improve business results and generate new ideas, according to a new report from Aberdeen Group, providing content is driven by "subject-matter experts". » more »
The Australian Fair Pay Commission has decided to leave Australia's federal minimum wage unchanged at $543.78 per week. » more »
Employers that retrench workers without ensuring their financial wellbeing run the risk of damaging their brands - and facing litigation, says ipac corporate consultant Nola Rihani. » more »
Employers must train their staff in technology etiquette to reduce the stress from being swamped by overly-complex and emotionally-charged emails, says the University of Queensland's Rowena Brown. » more »
Fostering workforce mobility is the secret to attracting and retaining top talent while containing burgeoning labour costs, according to a new report from the Human Capital Institute. » 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.
