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Why it’s worth investing in HR during economically challenging times
Employers are tightening their belts in response to economic challenges, but there are some investments that need to ramp up during challenging times in order to avoid compromising the employee experience.
How to deal with an unrealistic salary request
More than three in five employers have encountered candidates with unrealistic salary expectations in the last 12 months, according to new research. How should HR respond when a candidate asks for too much money?
Federal government bans TikTok on public sector phones
The Australian government has implemented a ban on social media platform TikTok on all public sector devices. How can HR craft a mobile phone policy fit for the new world of work?
How recent changes to enterprise bargaining could impact employers
Ahead of upcoming changes to the Enterprise Bargaining Framework, now is the time for HR to think about maximising opportunities and minimising risks that could arise from the new legislation.
Here are the HR processes you should (and shouldn’t) automate
By harnessing the power of automation, HR teams can free up time to focus on meaningful, value-adding tasks. However, to avoid dehumanising the employee experience, it’s important to leave certain HR tasks in the hands of people.
How can HR make the most of the ‘Great Unretirement’?
Recent research has identified a trend of retirees reentering the workforce, a phenomenon economists have dubbed the ‘Great Unretirement’. Here’s how one Aussie organisation has nailed down its strategy for recruiting and supporting older workers.
What’s hybrid work doing to our brains?
While the hybrid work model benefits employees in many ways, it also poses unique cognitive challenges. How can we help our brains adapt to the new world of work?
5 legal considerations to keep in mind before making your workplace child-friendly
Allowing employees to bring their children to work can be a great way to show support for working parents. However, HR should keep these legal risks on their radar before making the workplace family-friendly.
Australian universities owe over $100 million in unpaid wages, finds report
A recent report has uncovered millions of dollars’ worth of underpayments at public universities over the last three years. The research indicates that wage theft has become “an endemic part of universities’ business models”.
35 per cent of employees are planning to work from the office more in 2023, research finds
A new report from ELMO has revealed that over a third of Aussie employees will cut down on remote work in favour of the office in the coming year. What can HR do to create workplaces worth coming back to?