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 »
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 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 »
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 »
The retention initiatives with fastest-growing adoption rates could prove counterproductive in an ageing workforce and need a re-think, researchers say. » more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Friday's minimum wage ruling has prompted a mixed but predictable reaction from industry stakeholders. Meanwhile research highlights the need for Gen X career development to meet their expectations; employees are hiding their 'real self' at work; and more. » more »
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