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New horizons for Daddy Day Care
Hybrid & Remote Work

New horizons for Daddy Day Care

COVID-19 is giving thousands of fathers a chance to test flexible work, with research showing home working can benefit families and employers.

By Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Adapting your staff to a new normal
Hybrid & Remote Work

Adapting your staff to a new normal

Employees need honest check-ins and flexible expectations as managers navigate remote work, mental health strain and constant uncertainty.

By Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Prepare your workplace to guard against Covid-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Prepare your workplace to guard against Covid-19

Employers in New Zealand are urged to plan for staff isolation, pay and closures as coronavirus risks grow.

By Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
New Zealand’s four day week phenomenon hits bookshelves worldwide
Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand’s four day week phenomenon hits bookshelves worldwide

The book’s release comes as employers worldwide trial shorter weeks, chasing higher productivity and better staff wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Three telltale signs of a bad boss
Management

Three telltale signs of a bad boss

Employees can spot toxic managers early by three traits that often poison culture, morale and performance across the workplace.

By Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Jan 2020
Historic bullying by employee costs Allianz more than A$1.3 million
Risk & Compliance

Historic bullying by employee costs Allianz more than A$1.3 million

A NSW court has ordered Allianz to pay damages after a manager’s bullying and physical abuse left an employee with severe psychiatric injury.

By Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
Five types of employees that could be wreaking havoc on your company
Management

Five types of employees that could be wreaking havoc on your company

Poor retention may be driven by five disruptive employee types, from micromanagers to toxic superstars, which push colleagues out.

By Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019
Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan
Hybrid & Remote Work

Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan

Productivity rose almost 40% in Japan as the software group tested a shorter week, hinting at a possible cure for overwork culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019

Global Stories

Human Resources (HR) stories

Workday expands HR offerings for workforce optimisation
Human Capital Management

Workday expands HR offerings for workforce optimisation

Workday has this week released several new HR offerings designed to assist organisations with optimising their workforces in the post COVID-19 environment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Q&A: myInterview cofounder Benjy Gillman talks recruitment in 2020 & beyond
Human Capital Management

Q&A: myInterview cofounder Benjy Gillman talks recruitment in 2020 & beyond

Recruiting practices will need to change to support the new expectations for a post-coronavirus workplace, according to myInterview cofounder Benjy Gillman.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
IWD 2020 interview: FTS Group's Julia Merten & Veritec's Corryn Webb
Human Capital Management

IWD 2020 interview: FTS Group's Julia Merten & Veritec's Corryn Webb

FTS Group's Julia Merten and Veritec's Corryn Webb discuss grassroots initiatives and combating unconscious bias to enhance gender diversity in IT leadership.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020
Gartner: The six tech trends HR should be ready for
Unified Communications

Gartner: The six tech trends HR should be ready for

Data security, number of people with disabilities in workforce to triple, the push for transparency, and everything automated.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
New chief executive named for Australian HR Institute
Human Capital Management

New chief executive named for Australian HR Institute

Sarah McCann-Bartlett named Australian HR Institute CEO, following an extensive global search, bringing vast experience from her tenure at BCSA in London.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
Infor: Can technology save the healthcare crisis?
Data Analytics

Infor: Can technology save the healthcare crisis?

To resolve these challenges with the limited resources available, healthcare organisations - and their HR departments - need to work smarter.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019
Performance management systems not effective, Gartner finds
Human Capital Management

Performance management systems not effective, Gartner finds

Most HR leaders believe performance management is ineffective, according to research from Gartner. 81% are still making changes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
Jane Betts appointed chief people officer at Findex
Human Capital Management

Jane Betts appointed chief people officer at Findex

Findex, an Australasian advisory firm, appoints Jane Betts as its inaugural chief people officer, aiming to drive talent engagement and growth strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as chief people officer
Human Capital Management

Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as chief people officer

Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as new chief people officer to drive business growth and enhance employee experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Digital optimisation makes HR processes easier - Hyland
Enterprise Content Management

Digital optimisation makes HR processes easier - Hyland

Hyland reveals how digital optimisation can streamline HR processes, reducing reliance on paper and enhancing data security and compliance in Australia.

By Jamie Atherton and Eugene Chng • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019