The impact of pay versus meaningful work on job satisfaction
The job satisfaction of an age-diverse workforce can be bolstered through a more tailored approach to compensation systems, research shows. » more »
Generations at work (88 items)
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 »
Millennial 'entitlement' isn't bad for business
Attitudes towards managing Millennials in the workplace often tend towards the negative, but a new approach could have many benefits for employers, researchers say. » more »
'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 »
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Perceptions of long-tenured employees 'outdated'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 »
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