Today's HR graduates tend to be "switched on" and ambitious, but many lack a practical understanding of what it's "really like in the field", says Melbourne Business School director of strategic partnerships, David Senior. » more »
If a case for change is not carefully prepared before it is presented to senior staff, "no one will buy into the process", according to a health and safety GM who says pointing to past mistakes can be a powerful motivator. » more »
Motivation and cultural fit is more important than skills and experience. The culture fit and motivation buys you loyalty, commitment and top performers who in the long term outshine the power CV with a technical answer for everything at interview... » more »
Despite many employers embracing the concept of working from home, there are many others who still struggle to justify that the home environment can be a productive place to perform work. » more »
In an age of vicarious liability, employers must be careful to clarify their expectations of employee behaviour beyond the workplace as well as within it, say lawyers Aaron Allegretto and Neil Napper. » more »
An understanding of left-brain/right-brain research can be a useful tool for anyone who manages talent, says Adaps organisational psychologist Joshua Wood. » more »
Managers need to "scan" their environment to ensure the strategies they develop are relevant and effective, according to a new guide from Victoria's State Services Authority. » more »
Diversity initiatives are particularly intimidating to some employees. Whilst they introduce equity in the workplace, they also create concern over the use of non-performance criteria to determine job placement... » more »
Any of us with any responsibility for recruiting or talent management processes strive to put the most highly-qualified, "best-fit" candidate in place in every position in our organisations. With thousands of resumes flooding across our desks for every opening these days, this is often a daunting task... » more »
Employers can improve their workplace culture and enhance their reputation by supporting employee volunteering, but the more involved they are, the more likely they are to incur liability, says lawyer Barry Sherriff. » more »
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
