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3 strategies to combat groupthink at work
Collaborative decision-making can be a powerful tool, but leaders should take care to ensure teams are engaging in critical thinking and not succumbing to groupthink.
29 January 2024
Phoebe Armstrong
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Can an employment relationship exist without a written contract?
The FWC recently ruled that an employee was eligible for general protections despite the absence of a written employment contract. What can HR learn from this decision?
23 January 2024
Diversity and Inclusion
What HR needs to know about new gender pay gap reporting requirements
With just a few weeks to go until employers are required to report on their organisation’s gender pay gap, here are some key legal and ethical considerations to keep in mind as the new legislation takes effect.
22 January 2024
Artificial Intelligence
3 tips to build an AI-positive work culture
Australian leaders are more optimistic about artificial intelligence at work than their global counterparts, according to a recent report. However, employee concerns about AI still pose obstacles to innovation. How can HR help build a more AI-positive culture?
16 January 2024
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3 ways to avoid candidates backing out of a job offer
Recent research reveals that within a 12-month period, half of candidates have accepted a job offer and then backed out at the last minute. How can recruiters avoid falling victim to this concerning trend?
15 January 2024
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What to include in your drug and alcohol policy
A recent FWC case has shed light on the dangers of inadequate policies and procedures relating to drug and alcohol use. How can HR craft a drug and alcohol policy that stands up to scrutiny?
10 January 2024
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Government unveils new 10-year roadmap for migration reform
Proposed reforms to Australia’s migration system promise to target skills gaps and simplify the visa and sponsorship process. Here are the key changes HR should be aware of and how to prepare for them.
7 January 2024
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How can HR help build trust in the workplace?
Neuroscience tells us that building trust requires leaders to invest in employees, redefine failure and champion shared accountability.
4 January 2024
Uncategorized
Quiz: How well do you know the history of work in Australia?
Which state was the first to adopt the eight-hour work day? And when did Australia get its first internet connection? Test your knowledge of the history of work with HRM’s quiz.
20 December 2023
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The average employee works 7 weeks of unpaid overtime annually
New research has revealed that unpaid overtime represents 17 per cent of total working hours among Australian employees. With stricter wage theft laws on the horizon, how can employers ensure their overtime policies are compliant?
8 December 2023