'Returnships' a win-win for employers and talent
'Returnships' could help organisations solve many of their talent, skills and diversity challenges, yet employers remain needlessly wary of hiring older workers. » more »
Generations at work (85 items)
Ex-employees' bullying claims bound to fail; Unfair dismissal wrap; and more
The Fair Work Commission has acknowledged the significant hurdles sacked employees face in bringing stop-bullying claims. Also in this article, recent dismissal rulings; which city has the best work-life balance; employers' growing fears about Baby Boomer retirements; and more. » more »
Perceptions of long-tenured employees 'outdated'
Many organisations undergoing transformations run the risk of losing corporate wisdom and their "cultural soul" by failing to engage long-tenured employees in the process, says a leadership expert. » more »
HR salaries up in 2019; Healthy behaviours when returning to work; and more
HR professionals in most states can expect higher salaries in 2019, with Queensland well in front of the pack, according to a new global salary survey. Also in this article, maintaining health and wellbeing when returning from holidays, how age diversity impacts retention and profit, and more. » more »
Involuntary redundancies declining; Employers reluctant to recruit older workers; and more
Workers experiencing high levels of change are actually less likely to lose their jobs, according to research into redundancies over the past two decades. Also in this article, a third of employers are reluctant to recruit older workers, research shows leaders' impact on thriving workplaces, and more. » more »
Are retention efforts failing mature-age workers?
The retention initiatives with fastest-growing adoption rates could prove counterproductive in an ageing workforce and need a re-think, researchers say. » more »
Managers, not Millennials, need to adapt work styles
It's time for managers to stop complaining about Millennials and take the lead on providing the types of workplace, development, and engagement efforts that will help them thrive, says a training specialist. » more »
Workforce 'pressure points' emerging
The downside of more people working longer is that 'bottlenecks' occur and younger employees feel stuck in their roles, but new research from Mercer suggests continuous succession planning is the answer. » more »
Generational differences debunked; and the top engagement resource
Managers' perceptions of generational differences in the workplace appear to be exaggerated, one study has found, while another has identified which of the factors used to drive employee engagement are most effective. » more »
Talent shortages forcing HR to rethink internal mobility strategies
The ageing workforce and the shrinking global talent pool is prompting HR teams to consider non-traditional hiring approaches such as redeployment and alumni recruitment, according to a career transitions expert. » more »
Free newsletter
Sign up now for your complimentary HR Daily newsletter subscription and gain access to all of our free editorial, as well as special offers and event invitations.
Webinar registration
Ill and injured employees update
Failing to appropriately manage ill and injured workers can have a broad range of ramifications. This webinar will clarify specific obligations and provide best practice tips.
