New workplace legislation is now in place affecting whistleblowing, payroll, paid parental leave, and more. And, the first modern awards varied under the four-yearly review are about to commence. » more »
The new people leader of a business with $350 million turnover has built a "pop-up" HR function that combines the best of technology, offshoring and outsourced expertise to flex with its needs. » more »
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to fostering innovation, say people leaders from Shell and Nokia, in sharing drastically different experiences. » more »
Digital transformation is a "load of nonsense", and employers should instead focus their energies on innovation, according to a Deloitte futurist. » more »
Employers can avoid costly refusals to their sponsorship applications by taking some simple steps, a migration expert says. Also in this article: the debate about underpayments and IR reforms heats up; top payroll errors; HR tech priorities; and more. » more »
New technologies are enabling employers to easily and affordably make their learning and development programs much more engaging, an expert says. » more »
Employers are embracing AI and automation, but remain concerned about future ethical implications, new research shows. Also in this article, automation and the ageing workforce; AI in recruitment interviews; key skills for the future of work; and more. » more »
HR functions will become a limiting factor for businesses if they do not effectively harness emerging technologies to counter the challenging labour market, according to a Gartner expert. » more »
Employers and HR are asking the wrong questions in their efforts to understand the future of work, a Gartner expert says. » more »
An employee unfairly dismissed for refusing to use his employer's fingerprint scanners has been awarded nearly $25,000 compensation, but has not won his job back due to his "ongoing hostility" towards management. » more »
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