As the war for talent intensifies, small businesses may find themselves on the losing end if they insist on rigid recruitment standards, according to Paul Wolfe, senior vice president of HR at employment-related search engine Indeed. Wolfe, who has served as a VP and SVP at a number of well-known companies including Match.com, Orbitz, Conde Nast and Ticketmaster, […]
Australian businesses are facing an uphill battle when it comes to recruitment and retaining the best talent. A recent Robert Half report revealed a key challenge, with the majority (57%) of HR managers missing out on qualified candidates because of lengthy hiring processes. While recruiting the right talent is difficult, retaining talent is the next battle. […]
Millennials have never been more important to Australian companies than today. In fact by 2020, millennials are expected to make up half of the Australian workforce, with their numbers set to reach 75 per cent by 2025. With this in mind, what do business owners need to know about this generation? Millennials are known to […]
As Australian small business owners and jobseekers eye opportunities for work-life balance, more workplaces are beginning to provide flexible work options.
Despite acknowledging the opportunity to reduce company overheads and boost employee productivity and satisfaction, the debate surrounding flexible work is not subsiding.
Communication amongst colleagues is said to be the biggest issue with anytime-anywhere work, according to a new study released.
Surveys consistently show business leaders can also see the management of flexible working arrangements as a negative, and are reluctant to employ mature workers and mothers returning to the workforce.
Sustaining a happy and satisfied workforce through effective engagement should be at the top of any organisation’s priority list.
Employee benefits have become more important than ever in helping to increase employee satisfaction and decrease staff turnover.
The next time you see someone peering intently at the screen of their smartphone while waiting for the train, don’t necessarily assume they’re catching up on social matters or chatting with friends.
