28 November 2011
A new program aimed at assisting elite athletes and Olympians to successfully transition from their sporting careers into successful professionals has been launched by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC). In partnership with Adecco Group the campaign ... read full story
28 November 2011
Australian employers have offered employees a median 4% pay increase in the 12 months ending in July this year, compared to 3.5% in the previous 12 month period. According to Mercer’sMarket Issuessurvey, the salary increase during the 2010-11 was not only... read full story
21 November 2011
New research has added weight to the old notion that Australians prefer lazy days over hard work – some 95% of Australians wish they could work less than 30 hours each week. The new poll released today by Gallup revealed the alarming statistic, and the... read full story
21 November 2011
While it’s commonly accepted that having a sense of humour is a desirable attribute of a candidate, workplace humour is a concept relegated to Friday afternoons in many organisations – but the benefits of incorporating more fun into the day can have a pro... read full story
08 November 2011
Organisations that fail to manage the 'people' side of a new project or initiative vastly reduce the chances of it succeeding, research shows.Whether the change involves a new IT system, safety procedure or sales process, people are the key, because "orga... read full story
08 November 2011
The single most important strategy to ensure ongoing access to the right candidates is to create a culture where everyone views finding great talent as part of their job, says Aberdeen Group research director, Mollie Lombardi.Aberdeen surveyed more than 5... read full story
08 November 2011
Combining goals for diversity, corporate social responsibility and staff development in a work placement program has proved a win-win situation for NAB, says its manager of corporate volunteering, Natalie Howard.For all parties to benefit from NAB's Afri... read full story
07 November 2011
There are three main reasons why employees view company-led team-building activities with cynicism, says engagement expert Lisa HalloranThe first is that in most cases, "it's someone else who decides what a team is", she toldHR Daily."Typically, the emplo... read full story