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Succession planning rated top concern 11:00am Tuesday 31 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Succession planning and strengthening the leadership pipeline are the top talent concerns for corporate executives throughout the Asia-Pacific-Asia region, according to a new study. |
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Employers urged to address leave liability 11:00am Tuesday 31 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Australian workers have amassed 129 million days of annual leave worth $40bn in wages, and no one wins when it comes to untaken leave. |
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A sneeze here and there spells absenteeism galore 11:00am Tuesday 31 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine In the peak of cold and flu season, many employees may hide at their desks to avoid coughing and sneezing co-workers, yet leading health experts say that could be the very place that makes them sick. |
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Leaders must be taught to use their brains  10:05am Tuesday 31 January 2012 - HR Daily Business schools and MBA programs have largely failed to develop the leadership characteristics and skills necessary for organisations to succeed in the future, says neuroscience specialist Silvia Damiano. |
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How to stay productive when working from home 9:30am Tuesday 31 January 2012 - Lifestyle Careers The biggest advantage you will get from working from home is that you will not have to commute back and forth to the office each day, you are never tied down in peak hour traffic and you don’t have to eat takeaways at lunch time. It can also come as a mixed blessing as there [...] |
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457-visa intake surges in December half 4:15pm Monday 30 January 2012 - Shortlist News The number of approved 457-visas increased by close to 50% year-on-year in the December half, according to the latest data from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. |
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Engagement on your agenda? Have your say and win! 4:02pm Monday 30 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine RedBalloon has partnered with Shirlaws for the second annual Engagement Capability Survey. Now they are looking for HR professionals and business leaders to have their say. |
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Recruiters failing when it comes to clients' ASX gender targets; ICT jobs market set to shrink; plus more 12:24pm Monday 30 January 2012 - Shortlist News Recruiters failing when it comes to clients' ASX gender targets: Expert.... ICT jobs market set to shrink: ITCRA.... ITCRA hits back at PSA on-hire claims.... Recruitment bosses hoping for quicker decisions in 2012: HRO2.... SMS company secretary resigns.... Manpower UK leaks employee data.... Mining Industry Skills Centre gets re-brand. |
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People are amazing 12:17pm Monday 30 January 2012 - Jobadder My work mates at JobAdder are amazing. I have always known this (this is why I hired them of course) but one activity this year has really opened my eyes to what a diverse, talented, driven bunch of people we have. This year instead of the usual new year's resolutions we decided to raise the b [...] |
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Dodgy dealings: Getting caught for sham contracting 11:00am Monday 30 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine In an effort to reduce tax evasion, which currently costs $2.4bn annually, The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has announced a crackdown on businesses engaging in sham contracting arrangements. |
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The resume is not dead, it's just evolving 11:00am Monday 30 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Despite the growth of social networking and the increasing use of LinkedIn and similar sites on which candidates can get their name out, the resume is not dead; it’s being adapted, according to leading recruiters. |
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Proposed labour agreement ‘good news’ for recruiters 11:00am Monday 30 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Employers and industry stakeholders have been invited to comment on a new draft labour agreement for the tourism and hospitality industry which aims to attract skilled workers from overseas. |
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Larger waistline, lower pay check; facial flaws not countenanced 11:00am Monday 30 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Research has revealed that higher numbers on the bathroom scalesresult in lower numbers on the pay check, and unconscious bias can mean candidates with facial flaws don’t even get a look in. |
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CEOs targeted at inaugural SHL conference 10:31am Monday 30 January 2012 - Lifestyle Careers SAVE THE DATE – 15 March 2012 Are CEOs interested in investing in future leaders? How do CEOs implement effective talent strategies for a worldwide workforce? How worried are CEOs about lost IP and succession planning? How critical is HR to business success in 2012? How can HR support CEO decisions during tough times? SHL, [...] |
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"Quick wins" good for diversity, but more lateral approach needed 10:05am Monday 30 January 2012 - HR Daily Organisations are building some "quick wins" toward their diversity targets by boosting the numbers of senior women in traditionally female-dominated areas of business, but gender diversity experts say they need to broaden their approach in order to make real progress. |
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| Do references belong on the resume? 5:42pm Saturday 28 January 2012 - UniGrad One of the most asked questions from university students is that of including references in a resume. Questions include: Should I or shouldn’t I? If I do decide to include the references, where do I put them? How many references should I include? And the list goes on and on... It s [...] |
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| Positive body language can help your career 5:32pm Saturday 28 January 2012 - UniGrad If you are currently completing an internship or are starting a new job, employers tend to look for small details when evaluating the effectiveness of your performance... and this includes body language. Your body language forms an impression to your employers. A smile or frown translates to an o [...] |
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| Will you make the most of campus time this year? 5:16pm Saturday 28 January 2012 - UniGrad When you dedicate the vast majority of the first quarter of your life to schooling (plus the costs involved in getting an education) it is imperative to ensure that you make the most of your education and begin to set yourself up for the “real world”. In order to take advantage of the [...] |
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Help your female leaders "have it all" 6:05pm Friday 27 January 2012 - HR Daily Executive women can "have it all", according to HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood, but only if certain crucial elements for success are in place. |
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Top tips for being a part time mum 2:13pm Friday 27 January 2012 - CareerMums Blogger Sarah Wayland from That Space In Between considers her new existence as a part time mum and what works for her. A lot of mums re-entering the workforce after the fog of maternity leave choose to work part time. It's akin to having a few secret identities you have to have an ability to wear d [...] |
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Two-speed economy impacts RHI Australian business; Monster returns to profit 12:55pm Friday 27 January 2012 - Shortlist News Impressive profit growth for Robert Half, two-speed economy impacts Australian business.... Monster returns to profit. |
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Last day to take advantage of early bird discounts for the National HR Summit 11:00am Friday 27 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Join hundreds of your industry peers at Luna Park Sydney on 28-29 March and give your skills a boost so you are well equipped to drive your organisation’s people strategy this year. |
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HJB continues to grow profit; Data3 signals December half profit fall; plus more 1:12pm Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Shortlist News HJB continues to grow profit.... HJB regional GM departs.... Data3 signals December half profit fall.... Skilled online vacancies edge down: DEEWR.... Hays appoints new China boss.... Aviation Authority seeks recruitment panel.... New tourism and hospitality labour agreement proposed.... Six Figures shuts down. |
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Social networking and the workplace 11:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Practical jokes, skylarking at work and workplace gossip have always been around, but with the advent of social media, such behaviour is increasingly being played out in a very public arena. Tim Longwill and Peta Shanahan consider the pitfalls of social media and the workplace. |
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Dealing with the angry employee 11:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Every workplace has at least one employee who seems perpetually angry. Although this is often not a result of anything the employer has done, it is left to managers to pick up the pieces following their tirades. Tammy Tansley provides her tips to do it better. |
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Learning to give, not just receive 11:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine What form will corporate volunteering take in 2012? Kate Aubusson explores what one company is doing to help those in need, while also keeping its own staff engaged. |
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Offer emerging technology to stay ahead 11:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine New research has shed light on the expectations of the emerging workforce – and while currently little over half of employees agree they need technology to work effectively, there are strong signs this figure is about to increase significantly. |
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Blokes still getting paid more 11:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine A lingering gender based pay gap has been identified in the financial services industry – new data has revealed some 56% of those in the industry have experienced unequal remuneration practices. |
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Casual dress at work: In or out? 11:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Nearly two thirds of Australian HR professionals support casual dressing on Fridays – and CEOs are increasingly agreeing that relaxing the dress codes at the end of the week makes good sense. |
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Immigration: check your employees or pay the price 11:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has sent out a stark warning of the significant risks faced by employers that fail to check the immigration status of their prospective employees. |
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Clarify allegations before investigating 10:05am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - HR Daily Missing details, vague terms and reference to rumours can render a workplace complaint "uninvestigable", says workplace consultant Lisa Klug. |
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Global banking reform needed to restart jobs growth: ILO 7:00am Wednesday 25 January 2012 - Shortlist News Governments and taxpayers might be wasting their money in supporting the global banking sector, which is still lending at low levels and failing to support much-needed job creation, says the International Labour Organisation. |
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Mary Louise Clennett 8.12.1967 - 18.1.2012 11:00pm Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Ross Clennett [...] |
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Talent2 posts weak December half, but announces big UK contract win 3:46pm Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Shortlist News Talent2 has blamed market uncertainty and delayed hiring decisions in late 2011 for a disappointing December half performance. |
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Pop, bang, fizz – Reports Rosemary Scott 2:18pm Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Recruitment Extra 2011 started with a bang and much promise that we were finally through the GFC and on the road to recovery, but like the rest of the economy the recruitment industry seems to be in a two-speed mode – there are recruiters you talk to who are experiencing results seen pre-GFC and there are others [...] |
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That was the year that was… 2:15pm Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Recruitment Extra This month Rod & Nigel had a chance to catch up to reflect on 2011 and consider the year ahead. Rod: Hi Nigel. Apart from England losing in the Rugby World Cup, what are your thoughts on 2011? Nigel: I’ll ignore rugby and just talk about the recruitment industry. The short answer is that the [...] |
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Are you worthy of acceptance and belief? – Reports Mike Beeley 2:13pm Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Recruitment Extra The heading of this article is one of the definitions of ‘Authentic’ in the dictionary. Have a think about that phrase and how you would like to be judged against it, and then take a look at what information you’re putting out into the wide world as part of your job. Social media has been [...] |
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The year we really joined a global, borderless workforce: 2011 in review – Reports Chris Riley 2:09pm Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Recruitment Extra By Chris Riley, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, ManpowerGroup Australia & New Zealand 2011 will be not-so-fondly remembered as a year of high expectations which didn’t live up to the hype. It was supposed to be the year that spelt recovery and growth; it was supposed to be the year we officially put the [...] |
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BHP running staffing tender for Olympic Dam expansion; Reed loses costly UK tax case; plus more 2:08pm Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Shortlist News BHP running staffing tender for Olympic Dam expansion.... Reed loses expensive UK tax case.... No rebrand or staff changes at Advantage: Australia MD.... Resources recruitment scam targets job seekers.... Job Capital gains 457 labour agreement.... PKL Recruitment introduces new Client Solutions division.... Michael Page appoints new CFO. |
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Redundancy, survivor guilt and its long-term effects on your organisation 11:00am Tuesday 24 January 2012 - Human Capital Magazine Companies often focus only on those who are retrenched with little or no attention paid to those left behind. However, as Dr Hilary Armstrong writes, research shows that survivors of retrenchments and restructures can exhibit behaviours that result in reduced productivity, low engagement and absenteeism. |
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