In the face of high-volume recruitment practices and parsing software, the purpose and place of the cover letter is under fire. Are they still necessary?

Congratulations! You've landed a job interview. Now what? Here are four things you need to have on hand to nail every hard question you might be asked.

In the world's fastest growing economy, the sheer scale and youthfulness of the working population means HR in India is setting a global template.

The day-to-day stresses associated with providing for a family and holding down a job can take their toll on men both mentally and physically. This happens to women too of course, but the difference is that men tend to “bottle it” more than women. This week is Men’s Health Week, which serves as a timely […]

End of financial year is almost upon us, and that means the inevitable: salary negotiations. Businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to retain top performing employees. The 2016 Hays Salary Guide found staff turnover has already risen 2 per cent year-on-year to 29 per cent. According to recruitment firm Robert Half, 58 per cent of […]

There is little doubt that the face of business in Australia is changing. The so-called “knowledge economy” is gradually coming to the fore, simultaneously creating new opportunities and bringing an end to out-dated practices. State and Federal government programs are playing a role in this transformation – take for example the Turnbull Government’s National Science […]

The power of a sincere ‘sorry’ should never be underestimated. But, how can we tell if someone is actually sorry, or just pulling the wool over our eyes?

As the harmful health effects of prolonged periods of sitting become more widely known, standing desks have continued popping up – literally.

Although some people love a bargain, work is not the place to sell yourself short. Here's what you need to know to get the most from a salary negotiation.

The new increase in the Australian minimum wage is set to take effect 1 July. But not everyone is happy about it. Here's what you need to know.