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 »
Formal mentoring relationships can be instrumental in accelerating the career development of young professionals, and should be recognised as an important means of achieving business objectives, says Sparke Helmore partner Rohan White. » more »
Many HR managers fail to capitalise on the benefits of a unionised workforce because they mistakenly think those who bring problems to an employer's attention are somehow to blame for them, says ACTU director of policy and legal Joel Fetter. » more »
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
