Opinion & Best Practice

• The value of contractors in building a powerful workforce strategy 21 May 2013

  How should employers be utilising the unique skills and flexibility that independent contractors can bring to the workplace? Matthew Franceschini outlines how to tie them into a wider workforce strategy. read more

• How HR professionals can boost cyber security 20 May 2013

  As National Cyber Security Awareness Week (20 to 24 May 2013) commences, Abul Rizvi explains why HR professionals should be on the frontline when it comes to protecting their company from online threats. read more

• Overcoming resistance to workplace change with employee participation 16 May 2013

  How can employee participation, as just one proactive change initiative, assist in promoting commitment to workplace change? Keti Malkoski investigates. read more

• Sleeping on the job –a new innovative work practise? 14 May 2013

  Once frowned upon as a definite no-no, short naps at work are just now being recognised as providing a vital boost to worker productivity. Christina Sykiotis investigates the benefits. read more

• Non-party employer made to pay costs in restraint litigation 13 May 2013

  Bryan Belling and Matthew Parker outline the possible risks involved when employers poach the employees of competitors. read more

• Organisations need to be more accountable for the lack of women in top jobs 08 May 2013

  How can businesses help high performing women break through the glass ceiling? Wendy Montague provides some answers. read more

• Government’s mature age push crumbling 07 May 2013

  Why should people care about mature age employment? Malcolm King outlines the key direct effects of demographic contraction on the broader Australian economy. read more

• Talk is cheap in a telework environment 06 May 2013

  If you ask most HR managers what their company’s policy is around teleworking, the chances are they’ll tell you that they actively support and implement a teleworking program, writes Katie Fabian. read more

• Maximise your memory - and have fun doing it 01 May 2013

  If you let your brain power diminish as you age, you may end up impacting your quality of life now and into the future. Heidi Alexandra provides some memory booster tips. read more

• Create a learning culture in your organisation 29 Apr 2013

  How can your organisation learn better and faster? Justine La Roche provides three practical steps for fostering a learning culture. read more