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Are Asian workers at a big disadvantage in Australian workplaces?
A new study shows that 80 per cent of Asian workers in Australia are unsatisfied with their career prospects and doubt that their companies value diversity. It’s not a surprising statistic, considering less than five per cent of leadership positions in government, universities and top companies are held by people from non-European backgrounds. Another Canadian […]
Why the death of diversity could be a good thing
It’s well known that having a diverse and inclusive workforce can yield significant benefits. So why are companies still struggling with diversity? Establishing an inclusive culture is the baseline, according to Paul Wolfe, SVP of Human Resources at Indeed, in order to develop a diverse workplace. “In order to source a variety of candidates from […]
Is it actually ever a good idea to resign via social media?
In a world where Presidents tweet from their personal twitter accounts and brands use their social media to communicate directly with their audience – from making statement about social issues, to recruiting new talent to work for them – it’s now normal practice for public figures to share breaking news with their followers, ahead of […]
This is how to recruit talent from another country
Finding the right person for the job isn’t easy. So as the need for expert hires continues to grow, is it time to look across the water to recruit? In their Adapt to Survive study, PricewaterhouseCoopers and LinkedIn found that 43 per cent of CEOs wanted to increase their headcount over the next year, but […]
The problem you want: How to deal with too much business growth
It’s an issue most businesses would kill to have: too much growth. So how can you turn this ‘problem’ to your advantage? Melbourne tertiary educator Monash College saw their need for urgent teaching space as an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.
Who is responsible for promoting LGBTIQ inclusion in the workplace?
Have you ever felt like you can’t be your real self at work? For LGBTIQ people, this is an everyday concern.
What if Ned Kelly had been given HR advice?
Would you like to get some hands-on HR experience in a new and exciting environment? AHRI is running a month-long regional HR internship opportunity in the Northern Territory – with flights and accommodation paid for. Stealing cattle, hiding in caves, and every now and then getting into the odd shoot-off with the police, that was […]
Is your commute driving you crazy? Here is one creative solution
No one likes sitting in a traffic jam, but turns out a long commute to work affects more than just your sanity – it kills productivity and engagement. Here's how one company solved this issue.
Imagine if your boss gave you a house for Christmas?
Would you believe your boss if they told you they were giving you a house for Christmas? That’s the reality for many of the employees of Savjibhai Dholakia, an Indian diamond exporter who gave 1206 cars and 400 flats to his employees ahead of the Diwali festival this year. He says the rewards were in […]
How to deal with the risk of workplace gambling
In a nation that loves sports, it's not long before the next gambling opportunity rolls around. How do you distinguish harmless fun from harmful addiction?