There are five practical steps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can take to boost innovation, improve growth and become more successful, according to Microsoft. “Innovation is vital to the success of any business, no matter…
HR functions need to keep up-to-speed with mobility strategies to help workforces become more productive and competitive, as advances in technology change the way organisations operate and communicate. Mobility strategies are fast becoming an area…
Net Promoter Scores (NPS) are significantly higher in organisations where flexible working is widely used, according to a recent report. It found that firms benefit from reaching a tipping point when flexible work arrangements become…
Engagement efforts by Australian workers have dropped to their lowest in 12 months, with only one in five employees willing to go above and beyond for their employers, according to a recent research report. The…
There have been six keys to successfully improving gender diversity within Gilbert + Tobin (G+T), according to its head of HR, who explained that its progressive diversity strategy has resulted in a number of tangible…
Managers are sometimes reluctant to agree to flexible work requests, and HR plays a critical role in helping them negotiate flexible working agreements, writes Gordon Williams There’s been a real shift in the conversation about…
With both the nature and location of work changing for many employers, HR should adopt a number of strategies to maintain a healthy workplace culture across disparate workplaces, writes Joydeep Hor It’s an interesting question…
Maintaining flexibility and employee retention gives companies a competitive edge with casual workers in the age of the gig economy, writes Bruce Mackenzie Together with the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland, Australia has one of the…
A blended flexible work model has played a key role in optimising workforce productivity, boosting collaboration and improving employee engagement at Unisys, according to its HR manager, Liz Hargreaves. In the past, Unisys allowed staff…
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has taken a holistic approach to improving diversity and inclusion as part of a broader transformation program which is designed to improve organisational capability, innovation and adaptability. ASIO operates…