Category: Productivity

Improving productivity outcomes isn’t about working harder. It’s about rethinking management, skills and how HR leaders measure and influence performance, says the Deputy President of the Productivity Commission.
Despite heavy investment in new technologies, productivity remains stagnant and workloads are mounting. How can HR build systems that sustain performance without burning people out?
To fix Australia’s persistently sluggish productivity levels, we need to address competition barriers and enable smarter regulation, technology adoption and flexible workforce strategies, says economist Paul Bloxham.
HRM sat down with newly appointed Minister of Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth to learn what’s on the government’s agenda for the upcoming term.
Direct HR involvement can lift productivity by 11 per cent, finds new research. But before these gains can be realised, we need to get clear on what employee productivity actually looks like.
When we say we wish we had more hours in the day, what we often mean is that we wish knew how to spend them more wisely.
Employees who talk about their workload more than actually working can be a major drain on workplace morale and productivity. How can HR keep this behaviour in check?
With unemployment up, productivity growth slowing and talent thin on the ground, business leaders are searching for the secret to future success. The solution, many believe, lies with HR.
How many hours per day does the average employee spend in meetings that could be an email? How about responding to chat messages? This infographic provides a breakdown of how employees typically spend their time at work.
Workplace distractions are costing employers thousands of hours in lost productivity, found a recent report. What are employees’ biggest distractions, and how can HR help teams regain their focus?
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HOW TO

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LEGAL

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With the minimum wage and award increases fast approaching, here’s how HR can help their organisations to assess their options.
Victoria has become the first Australian state to legislate the right to work from home. Here’s how the new legislation will work, and what it could mean for Australia’s broader industrial relations landscape.