The average time it takes to fill a position has risen by 62 per cent between 2010 and 2015, according to CEB research, which found that average time to hire currently stands at 68 days – or 26 business days longer to fill a position than it did in 2010. […]
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5 steps to addressing the ageing workforce challenge
A social bias against older workers is weighing on the country’s GDP, according to PwC, which said Australian businesses are stuck in a “cradle to grave” model of career progression with a stigma towards changing careers and taking a step back. “Employing more mature workers doesn’t block the path for […]
Why collaboration is key to employer branding success
While an increased number of organisations are conscious of the importance of employer branding being, less than one third of organisations have a comprehensive communication strategy in place to attract talent, according to a research report. It found that social media is seen as the most important channel for communicating […]
How Foxtel breeds innovation through its people
An ability to be agile in fast-changing markets can be hard for larger organisations, and the journey for Foxtel over the past few years have been particularly challenging from a workforce perspective, according to its director of customer service & installations, Emma Hogan. As Foxtel has grown and diversified, it […]
Employers underestimate importance of work/life balance
There is a major disconnect between employers’ performance goals and employees’ key drivers and aspirations, according to a recent research report, which found that employees value work/life balance over achievement and salary. The report found that the top career aspiration among employees is achieving a good work/life balance, and the […]