Archived News for Human Resource Professionals
An open, supportive and stimulating workplace is more important than pay or bonuses in driving the success of fast-growth small-to-medium enterprises, an RMIT University study has shown.
The survey of 253 owners, founders and CEOs of Australia’s fastest-growing SMEs found workplaces that encouraged open communication, experimentation and risk-taking among employees were more learning oriented – a key factor that differentiates fast-growth companies from those that fail to grow.
Lead investigator, Dr Carol Tan, said learning oriented firms were more competitive because they could respond quickly to changing markets and unpredictable events, readily discarding old competencies and developing new approaches.
Inquiries into Fair Work amendment bills
The Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Committee is currently conducting inquiries into two Fair Work Amendment bills.
Victoria seeks new Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner
The Board of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) has called for applications for the position of Commissioner.
Background paper for Fair Work Review released
The Fair Work Act Review Panel has released a background paper and announced the timing for the review’s submission process.
GCA releases graduate employment stats
Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) has released the results of recent research that found 76 per cent of new bachelor degree graduates in the job market found full-time employment within four months of completing their studies. The report shows a decline from the 2009 figure that showed that 79 per cent had found employment.
Manpower releases Employment Outlook Survey
Employment specialist Manpower has released its first quarterly Employment Outlook Survey for 2012, finding a generally ‘upbeat hiring pace in Quarter 1, 2012’.
Hays releases HR Quarterly Report
Hays has released its Quarterly Report into HR in the private sector, finding that the mining boom is creating demand for internal recruiters and that HR Generalists are required at all levels as organisations increase their headcount.
ANZ releases job advertisement findings
ANZ has released its December 2011 quarterly report into job advertisements, finding that the total number of advertised positions has fallen by a total of 2.6 per cent when compared to the same period last year.
Ombudsman's retail campaign pays dividends
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $585,000 in owed backpay for 755 staff in the retail sector throughout the country following a successful campaign by the office.
Australian Government pushes for increased teleworking
The Australian Government is staging a National Telework Week in November this year to encourage increased uptake of telework, utilising the capabilities of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
New work health and safety laws take effect
New harmonised work health and safety laws have come into effect in New South Wales, the ACT, Queensland, the Northern Territory and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
Work Safe Australia may modify anti-bullying Code of Practice
Safe Work Australia is considering engaging an expert on workplace bullying after nearly a quarter of submissions on a range of OH&S issues referred to the draft bullying code.
ACTU review of insecure work extended
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has extended the consultation period for its investigation into the rise of insecure work and its effect on families and communities.
Goverment cracks down on employment service providers
The Australian Government is introducing more stringent evidentiary requirements for employment service providers.
Review of Fair Work Act announced
A three-member panel and terms of reference have been announced for the Federal Government’s review of the Fair Work Act.