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 »
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Premium skills set for pay rises; Avoiding an underpayments scandal; 'Emotional' work; and more
Developing in-demand soft skills is one way for employees to circumvent Australia's low-pay-growth environment, new research shows. Also in this article, preventing an underpayment scandal; the link between emotional work and absence; and more. » more »
Redeployment offer wasn't "reasonable"; Whistleblower policies; and more
An employer has failed to reduce a worker's redundancy entitlement after offering her a new role that significantly increased her commute times. Also in this article, what constitutes 'meaningful work'; how Coca-Cola Amatil supports employees' chosen charities; and more. » more »
HR demand and pay in 2020; Employee benefits too complex; and more
Pay rates look set to remain fairly flat in 2020, but some HR roles will fare better than others. Also in this article, Josh Bersin says it's time to simplify employee benefits; gender equality progress remains underwhelming; and more. » more »
Time to overhaul 'fragmented and unsettled' investigations framework
Workplace investigations in Australia intersect with legislation that's often "complex, fragmented and unsettled", causing confusion about employers' obligations and rights, according to an expert who is calling for reform. » more »
Public service to quit "HR speak"; Kmart reskilling; Wellness at HPE; and more
The Australian Public Service is overhauling its approach to HR, including by avoiding "HR speak". Also in this article, Kmart embarks on upskilling; Hewlett Packard Enterprise ups the ante on parental leave and wellness; and much more. » more »
Watercooler banter unlocks collaboration and innovation
Simple tweaks to an organisation's structure and work environment can foster the types of informal interactions that significantly improve collaboration and innovation, new research shows. » more »
Leadership, admin burden among top HR challenges
Leadership development is the top organisational challenge for HR in 2020, according to new research. » more »
Leadership selection favours "illusion of confidence"
Unconscious bias towards confident and loud leadership is rife, causing a mismatch between the types of leaders organisations say they need and those who actually rise through the ranks. » 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 »
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