Contractors and labour hire workers can be a valuable asset to an organisation - or its biggest risk. If your company engages contingent labour, don't miss this presentation.
Businesses that use labour hire workers can reduce legal risks if they heed the lessons of a recent Fair Work Commission decision, which clarifies when a host will - and will not - be considered an employer, according to workplace lawyer Fiona Austin.
Many organisations will find themselves without a pipeline of professional female talent if they don't take steps soon to mainstream flexibility, according to a panel of diversity experts.
A small but important change to the Fair Work Act places extra hurdles around roster changes, and will affect most Australian employers, says Warwick Ryan of Swaab Attorneys.
HR salaries across Australia are expected to increase by about 4.7 per cent this year, but professionals changing roles in NSW - except those in key areas of demand - might need to take a paycut, according to an HR recruitment specialist.
As the jobs market heats up, many organisations will struggle this year to retain their employees, and those charged with the task in HR teams might be most at risk of leaving.
Here is a specialist's advice on how HR departments can maintain their own people and build their headcount this year, along with tips for HR candidates looking for their next role.
Building resilience is vital in any business dealing with change and uncertainty; it's proven to be good for both individuals and the bottom line. These tips will help you - and employees - respond to stressful situations.
Simplified organisational structures will help businesses respond to an increasingly unpredictable global environment, but this will require HR departments to develop a deeper understanding of the business itself so they can align talent strategies with company objectives, according to new research from ManpowerGroup.
An employer was right to sack a worker for making racist comments on a public two-way radio, despite the fact he had worked at the company for more than three decades and was under personal duress at the time, the Fair Work Commission has found.
The Fair Work Commission has upheld an employer's dismissal of a worker who refused to sign an acknowledgement he had undergone social media training, arguing it is inevitable social media policies go beyond purely an "at work" context.
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