Transparent, sensitive redundancies mitigate 'survivor syndrome'
The way employers handle redundancies and restructures now will have a lasting impact on whether their "survivors" continue to be engaged and productive, a specialist says. » more »
Retention (197 items)
Best practice performance management is a retention tool, not exit 'weapon'
Slight changes in the wording used to describe performance management can make the difference between whether it's perceived as a "weapon" to exit poor performers, or a genuine attempt to develop and retain employees, Accenture's HR leader says. » more »
"Radical flexibility" essential in future employment relationships
Employees with some say over when, where, and how long they work for are much more likely to be high-performing than those with less flexibility, new research shows. » more »
Digitisation making jobs harder, more stressful
Employers' acceleration of digital transformations is freeing up employees' time to spend on higher-value tasks, but with the unintended consequence of work becoming more difficult and stressful. » more »
Webcast: Where are your talent management blind spots?
COVID-19 has heightened the need for employers to manage their workforce more strategically, but two common 'blind spots' are contributing to performance and retention issues. This HR Daily Premium webcast outlines the consequences of these blind spots and how to overcome them. » more »
Recruitment marketing now critical to attract and retain talent
Sophisticated recruitment marketing remains a rarity and employers need to "up the ante" this year, according to PageUp's head of market research and insights. » more »
Employers still conflating culture with engagement
Culture has been elevated to a key priority in many workplaces, but employers are still getting it wrong by conflating it with engagement, according to experts. » more »
Case study: Recruitment and retention at the Australian Open
Despite only hiring many employees for a few weeks of the year, Tennis Australia boasts an 85% return rate for its Australian Open workforce, largely attributing this to its recognition program. » more »
Is a "mass exodus of organisational refugees" imminent?
There's just one thing holding back a "mass exodus of organisational refugees", and no guarantee that employers can stop it, says a Gartner VP. » more »
Reverse mentoring helps retain and engage more employees
Reverse mentoring is picking up steam as a result of numerous organisations reporting tangible benefits, an expert says. » more »
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