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Case of missing coffee mug goes viral

Just in case any evidence was needed that employees take their coffee extremely seriously, an email outlining in fastidious detail the last known whereabouts of a worker’s favourite mug has gone viral. by Stephanie Zillman

Shame, I thought of "Workplace Bullying" straight away, not about the missing coffee mug ???by Anonymous(10/05/2013)
Hope he's not a victim of workplace bullying here while we're all chuckling away at our desks at his expense. Just a ...by Mark(03/05/2013)

Employees accused of rorting leave system

Prison staff is Western Australia have been accused of rorting the leave system, systematically claiming ‘unacceptable’ levels of sick leave, overtime and workers compensation. by HCA

Not only in queensland public run jails is this a problem but many privately run fcilities as well yes it is a stressfu ...by Maree McGrath(07/05/2013)

Social media useless in landing a job

When asked to explain the purpose of maintaining a LinkedIn profile, a new survey of Australian executives has found that while social media extends their networks, it doesn’t land them jobs. by HCA

LinkedIn is not just about getting a job. It's about having a credible LinkedIn profile so you project who you are and w ...by Greg Weiss thefirstfewseconds.com(06/05/2013)

Which employee has the best maths skills? Not who you think

Blue-collared workers are the highest users of maths in the workplace a new study has revealed. by Stephanie Zillman

I don't find this surprising my husband is a glazier and he always beats me when any maths is required I believe its bec ...by Amy Gallagher(03/05/2013)

Seeing is believing: Web conferencing for online job interviews

Is web conferencing a viable recruitment tool for HR professionals? Jeff Downs weighs the pros and cons. by HCA Online

Fantastic article. Web conferencing can be greatly used for online job interviews by companies as it benefits in many wa ...by Aliasgar Babat(02/05/2013)
The suggestion that you need to SEE the candidate to interview them properly could almost be considered discriminatory ...by rob wise(29/08/2012)

Generation Alien: the disconnect between employers and young workers

Obscure processes, lengthy hiring times and a total lack of feedback is frustrating and disillusioning young workers, making them less likely to seek and find employment. by HRM

If I was 20 and looking for a job today, I'd completely bypass the recruiter and use Linkedin to get to the employer/MD.by Malcolm King(01/05/2013)
It's not just younger workers! Older workers, too, are so over the complete lack of common courtesy shown by many recru ...by HR Observer(01/05/2013)
I don't think this is any different from when I was a kid. There were way more people than there were jobs back then and ...by Kim(30/04/2013)

A new approach to mobility, or not?

Just as you were getting used to the BYOD phenomenon, a new approach to mobility has reared its head: COPE. by Rose Sneyd

When I saw the words "BYOD phenomenon" I thought I'd completely missed a groundbreaking new workplace trend - "Bring you ...by Margaret White(01/05/2013)

Pick potential over performance every time

Are you being dazzled by results in the ‘here and now’, instead of looking at longer term leadership potential? It’s not always the shining starts who have the most potential. by Stephanie Zillman

The article is a good reminder that leaders should not necessarily be chosen on the basis of superior technical skills. ...by Dr Tim Baker(30/04/2013)

The death of email: time for leaders to get social

Resistance to change and lack of social media understanding among senior leaders is stifling innovation and transparency in organisations, according to research by CIPD. by HCA Online

Agree with all the points stated, I wouldn't have been reading this had it been an email :) I'd almost always prefer ...by Anirban Dutta(29/04/2013)
Would much rather use social media as a mechanism with which to engage staff than have a remote and old world leadership ...by Leanne Faraday-Brash(02/04/2013)

ROI in older worker health is quantifiable: Monash University

A leading expert in labour market studies has determined that workplaces that don’t invest in the health and wellbeing of older workers are effectively shooting themselves in the foot. by Stephanie Zillman