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 MySuper – It’s coming 11:00am Thursday 23 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine What do employers need to do to ensure they remain compliant with looming changes to superannuation, particularly MySuper? Douglas Latto explains what's in store. |
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Boston Kennedy enters receivership; Skilled vacancies fall in April: DEEWR; plus more  4:51pm Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Shortlist News Boston Kennedy enters receivership.... Skilled vacancies fall in April: DEEWR.... Modest growth in oil and gas demand: Hays.... WA Government renews Adcorp deal.... Use recruitment function to reduce redundancies: Suncorp.... InSolutions launches new business intelligence tool. |
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Handful of companies shine in challenging market: RIB 2:11pm Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Shortlist News The top ten recruitment companies surveyed in the 2012 calendar-year Recruitment Industry Benchmarking report have achieved pre-tax profit increases of at least 31%, in a market where the average profit plummeted. |
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Shonky psychometric tests kill potential careers 11:00am Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine What’s the efficacy of using personality profiles and psychometric tests in recruitment? Malcolm King is not convinced of their merit - he outlines why it's time for a re-think. |
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Cold connections into receptive candidates: Social recruitment 11:00am Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine Social media channels are rapidly becoming the go-to tools for candidate networking and sourcing, yet an age-old problem persists: how to turn cold connections into receptive potential candidates. |
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Satellite work centres: A future out of the office 11:00am Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine As technology marches forward and the NBN rolls out across Australia, employers need to consider the variety of teleworking options available and the impacts they will have on organisations. |
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You can reduce absenteeism and non-compliance today 11:00am Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine The devil is in the detail: some of the biggest costs to a company come down to small details and inaccurate information. But optimum use of technology can facilitate accuracy across departments – here’s how. |
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Can you make your workplace happier? You bet 11:00am Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine When your employees are happy, they are also more creative, productive, less likely to leave the company, less absent, and less conflicts at work which means more money and better product. HC offers up 15 ways to start reinventing your workplace. |
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Employ people with disability for your benefit, not theirs 9:05am Wednesday 22 May 2013 - HR Daily Employers should not seek to hire people with disability out of kindness, but for commercial reasons, according to employment and social policy consultant Toni Wren. |
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Announcement: 3 month FREE trial of Australia's leading employee benefit program 9:05am Wednesday 22 May 2013 - HR Daily Strategic Rewards is offering a free 3-month trial of its employee benefits program, exclusive to HR Daily subscribers. Now all companies, big and small, can reward their staff for the value they create. |
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Specialise with caution, recruitment company vendors warned 5:41pm Tuesday 21 May 2013 - Shortlist News Acquirers looking at the Australian recruitment SME market increasingly want highly specialised businesses, but vendors have to ensure they're offsetting the risks that come with being too niche, says industry advisor Rod Hore. |
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Recruitment industry stuck in outmoded tendering approach 3:41pm Tuesday 21 May 2013 - Shortlist News The recruitment industry and employers that buy its services are stuck in an old-fashioned, cost-plus approach to tendering that could easily be improved, says tendering expert Greg Eyres. |
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| Not getting an Interview? Take a look at your Resume 3:12pm Tuesday 21 May 2013 - UniGrad When you find the job that’s perfect for you, do you:a) Apply with your stock standard Resume; orb) Take the time to read the advertisement and tailor your Resume accordinglyIf you answered (b) congratulations! You are in the minority. The number of Resumes submitted that do not bring to the [...] |
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Inside May 2013 12:19pm Tuesday 21 May 2013 - Recruitment Extra CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL ISSUE ONLINE. Speculation around the value of the recruitment industry has always been prevalant and perhaps none more so than when it comes to the rec to rec industry. Many people have been quick to cast aspersion on the rec to rec sector but the truth remains that, just [...] |
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Gender quotas: Detriment to merit or a necessary evil? 11:00am Tuesday 21 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine The introduction of gender quotas is approached by many with trepidation. Often naysayers raise concerns that installing quotas would result in candidates being hired based on their gender, rather than merit. But that view may be seriously flawed. |
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More women needed to improve economy 11:00am Tuesday 21 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine The Australian Human Rights Commission has today released a toolkit which has been developed to address the problem of too few women entering male-dominated industries. |
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Don’t be dazzled by those with egos 11:00am Tuesday 21 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine All too often the loudest voices demand the most attention – but new research from New Zealand shows that those people with excessive self-belief in their skills and ability may be the least likely to produce the best results. |
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Annual minimum wage review ‘bad timing for employers’ 11:00am Tuesday 21 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine The annual minimum wage review has kicked off today, but according to some business heads, the review could not be worse timing for employers. |
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Anti-bullying proposals could have wider impact: Lawyer 9:05am Tuesday 21 May 2013 - HR Daily Anti-bullying amendments to the Fair Work Act, due to take effect in July, could lead to a spate of psychological injury claims that will be extremely difficult to defend, warns employment lawyer Brad Swebeck. |
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How to adapt to the new normal: Savage 5:23pm Monday 20 May 2013 - Shortlist News Recruiters will have to completely overhaul the way they do business – not just "tweak" their systems – if they are to adapt to a market that may never return to the way it was, says veteran recruitment boss Greg Savage. |
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Case study: Giving employees "a voice" improves engagement 3:05pm Monday 20 May 2013 - HR Daily Organisations should foster ways for employees to share ideas - even when they can't all be used - because "being heard" is what counts in terms of engagement, says Transitions Optical Australia and New Zealand director Eric Breda. |
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New role for Kelly's former Asia-Pac boss; International recruitment business delivers big revenue boost for Recruit Holdings; 1:16pm Monday 20 May 2013 - Shortlist News New role for Kelly's former Asia-Pac boss.... International recruitment business delivers big revenue boost for Recruit Holdings.... Diversity awareness needs to extend to different thinkers: Ambition.... NZ staff turnover set to increase this year: MPI. |
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The value of contractors in building a powerful workforce strategy 11:00am Monday 20 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine How should employers be utilising the unique skills and flexibility that independent contractors can bring to the workplace? Matthew Franceschini outlines how to tie them into a wider workforce strategy. |
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How HR professionals can boost cyber security 11:00am Monday 20 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine As National Cyber Security Awareness Week (20 to 24 May 2013) commences, Abul Rizvi explains why HR professionals should be on the frontline when it comes to protecting their company from online threats. |
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Budget implications for bullying claims 11:00am Monday 20 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine The budget announcement that the Fair Work Commission (FWC) will receive an extra $5m every year may indicate an expectation that claims will rise. |
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Tradition vs innovation: new leadership models sought 11:00am Monday 20 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine The majority of business and HR leaders are seeking innovative ways to develop new leaders as traditional leadership models fail to keep pace. |
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Organisation ordered to back-pay deceased worker 11:00am Monday 20 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine A Fair Work Ombudsman litigation has led to the back-payment of wages to the estate of an underpaid Brisbane worker, as well as fines in excess of $50k. |
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Don't fall victim to the winter blues 11:00am Monday 20 May 2013 - Human Capital Magazine As we head into winter 2013, workplace consultancy experts have reminded HR to consider how that pesky cold chill in the air can wreak havoc on employee motivation. |
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| 3 Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out in 2013 10:41am Monday 20 May 2013 - SMAART Recruitment There is no doubt that the job market is a big and scary place. The economic downturn of the last few years has meant that the job market is extremely competitive. You are likely to be competing with people who … More.. |
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Adverse action cases set to intensify: lawyer 9:05am Monday 20 May 2013 - HR Daily Initial concerns about the impact on employers of the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions have proven to be unfounded, but employers should expect to face more claims now that case law has clarified the way it operates, says employment lawyer Amanda Harvey. |
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Webcast: Adverse action update - Key lessons from the case law 7:05pm Friday 17 May 2013 - HR Daily Rulings handed down since the commencement of the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions have clarified some of the mystery around their operation and contain important lessons for employers. |
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Major backer to sit in on Hudson board meetings; Origin, Santos chasing top talent in Queensland; plus more 4:34pm Friday 17 May 2013 - Shortlist News Major backer to sit in on Hudson board meetings.... Origin, Santos chasing top talent in Queensland.... Asia-Pacific executive search market picks up: AESC.... "Moderate" jobs growth expected in next year: Fairfax.... Talent International contractor wins gong for education efforts in Cambodia. |
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Are the roadblocks to flexibility really roadblocks? 2:58pm Friday 17 May 2013 - CareerMums This week, I delivered another Flexible Work Masterclass to a group of HR and Business Managers at schools around NSW. The message hasn’t changed; organisations know they need to become more flexible but it is the HOW that becomes the stumbling block. How to manage a flexible workplace comes down [...] |
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Ever thought about a board position? 2:55pm Friday 17 May 2013 - CareerMums Last week, I attended the 4th Women on Boards Conference in Sydney. CareerMums was also a sponsor. It was amazing – the networking and speakers made it a stand-out event. My favourite speaker was Dr Louise Maher. She is an expert in vocal intelligence and presentation skills. If you are looking f [...] |
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Is talent management a time-waster for internal recruiters? 2:51pm Friday 17 May 2013 - Shortlist News Activities not directly linked to improving the transactional recruitment process are a waste of time for in-house teams, argues US internal recruitment expert Keith Halperin. |
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Poor reviews a sign of poor management 11:05am Friday 17 May 2013 - HR Daily A poor result in an employee's performance review should trigger a review of the manager's approach to dealing with performance issues, writes HR Daily Community blogger Brett Chant. |
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| Who Cares What the Job Ad Says? 9:05am Friday 17 May 2013 - The Whiteboard Most of you won’t read every word on this blog post. Â In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if most of you do much more than skim-read over the content here, casting your well-trained CV-reading eyes at speed from section to section looking for the key bits of interest that might be worth lingering over a [...] |
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Acquisition and business sale boost AWF result; Market still under GFC "fog", says Clarius CEO; plus more 4:49pm Thursday 16 May 2013 - Shortlist News Acquisition and business sale boost AWF result.... Market still under GFC "fog", says Clarius CEO.... Brunel completes inquiry into accounting mistakes.... Global workers set sights on Australia: Hydrogen.... Freelancers plan to quit their day jobs. |
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Robert Half wins further injunction against consultant who launched a new business 1:22pm Thursday 16 May 2013 - Shortlist News A former Robert Half recruiter on a 457-visa has been restrained from working for Professional Search Group in Perth, the new agency which he set up with another ex-RHI staffer earlier this year. |
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| Recruitment Consultants & Recruitment Managers… Someone is fibbing… 11:03am Thursday 16 May 2013 - The Written Reference Interesting isn’t it? You survey two different groups within the industry and get two very, very different sets of data… I talk with recruiters all day long. Consultants, Managers and Business Owners. Some may say I’m a masochist… even I think I’m crazy sometimes. You see, on one hand I have my clients. And their […] |
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