HR needs to take a more aggressive approach to pushing for executive gender diversity and making senior leadership roles more appealing to women, according to Harvard Business School. However, in order to be a high-level…
Australian businesses are resisting the move towards flexible working arrangements, according to a research report, which has found that flexible working as a practical reality is still a privilege for relatively few employees. And while…
Work life balance is the top priority for Australian job seekers in 2015, trumping salary, career progression and job title, in a list of the top nine attributes professionals look for in a new role,…
Retention of talented staff is a top issue for HR leaders, The Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) has revealed, with the average cost to replace staff coming in at $22,135 when factoring in recruitment,…
A forward-thinking approach to workplace diversity, flexibility and employee engagement have helped engineering consultancy Northrop crack the glass ceiling to improve talent acquisition and retention while driving double-digit business growth, according to its CEO. Northrop…
A predisposition among Australian employers toward an ‘ideal worker’ profile puts organisations at risk of missing out on ‘quality’ local talents and opportunities to build loyalty, a diverse culture and boost productivity. A recent research…
A predisposition among Australian employers toward an ‘ideal worker’ profile puts organisations at risk of missing out on ‘hidden’ local talents and opportunities to build loyalty, a diverse culture and boost productivity. A recent research…
A comprehensive and integrated approach to workplace health, incorporating occupational health, psychosocial risk management and wellbeing – backed by strong leadership support – have been critical to the success of Lendlease’s award-winning workplace health and…
HubSpot has adopted a fourfold-approach to health and wellbeing and the company’s CEO actively encourages employees to take naps to not only rest and recover if needed, but also stimulate ideas with a view to…
There are three important ways in which flexible work policies and practices should be designed in order to achieve competitive advantage and improve the acquisition and retention of talent, according to an expert in the area. A growing number…