http://www.hcamag.com Welcome to HCA Copyright (C) 20135 http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/success-stories-what-it-takes-for-women-to-break-through-176286.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/success-stories-what-it-takes-for-women-to-break-through-176286.aspx While barriers in the workplace still plague some women’s advancement to the top, many have broken through, and are eager to share their experiences. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:02:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/addressing-mental-health-day-stigma-176288.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/addressing-mental-health-day-stigma-176288.aspx The ‘mental health day’ in Australia is typically associated with ‘chucking a sickie’. However, one expert feels it is time to get serious about mental health. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:04:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/catching-the-horizon-increase-productivity-increase-profits-176290.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/catching-the-horizon-increase-productivity-increase-profits-176290.aspx Australian companies are not achieving full productivity, according to a recent report – and it could be costing them billions. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/expert-fears-false-bullying-claims-could-flood-fwc-176292.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/expert-fears-false-bullying-claims-could-flood-fwc-176292.aspx The Gillard government’s reforms could result in some undesired circumstances, according to one expert. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/attract-the-best-talent-with-your-employer-brand-power-176294.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/attract-the-best-talent-with-your-employer-brand-power-176294.aspx How can you leverage your fantastic corporate culture through your employer brand? Heidi Alexandra Pollard provides some tips. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/profiles/hr-without-bondaries-176301.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/profiles/hr-without-bondaries-176301.aspx Few people have had a career as illustrious as Gareth Bennett’s. The 2012 recipient of the Australian HR Awards accolade for Lifetime Achievement, Gareth talked to Iain Hopkins about the transition to consultancy work, why change should be relished, and why boards need more HR practitioners Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/features/cards-on-the-table-176302.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/features/cards-on-the-table-176302.aspx HR is frequently asked to fix performance issues by providing training, when systemic, deeper issues are at play. Iain Hopkins looks at some root causes of poor performance, and what can be done to improve the situation Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/features/shades-of-performance-176303.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/features/shades-of-performance-176303.aspx Every company aspires to be high performance. Is this a realistic objective? Human Capital talks to Dave Jackson, executive director, Solterbeck, about navigating the performance process for optimum results Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/features/too-busy-to-lead-the-diary-of-a-wellintentioned-manager-176305.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/features/too-busy-to-lead-the-diary-of-a-wellintentioned-manager-176305.aspx Graham Winter presents the true story of Alex, a manager in a medium- to large-sized Australian company, struggling to make the transition from ‘manager’ to ‘leader’manager transitions Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/dont-vote-for-labor-lite-vote-for-the-real-thing-shorten-176335.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/dont-vote-for-labor-lite-vote-for-the-real-thing-shorten-176335.aspx One of the last scheduled IR debates prior to the federal election took place in Melbourne on Friday – HC was there to catch the action. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/diversity-and-inclusion-competitive-advantage-176361.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/diversity-and-inclusion-competitive-advantage-176361.aspx Penny Holt asks where Diversity and Inclusion (‘D&I’) sits in an environment where initiatives that deliver tangible commercial results are valued above all others. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/hrobots-hr-managements-new-best-friend-176366.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/hrobots-hr-managements-new-best-friend-176366.aspx While Blade Runner might still be a little way off, research and development at La Trobe University has resulted in the creation of a series of emotionally-aware robots, and they might be of use to HR. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:03:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/spotlight-on-lifetime-award-winner-176367.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/spotlight-on-lifetime-award-winner-176367.aspx Gareth Bennett was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in the HR Industry award at last year’s Australian HR Awards following an illustrious career with Ford, AMP, AGL Resources and Freehills. We caught up with Gareth, now Managing Director of R&R Consulting, to find out what his HR Awards experience was like. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/fifo-taking-its-toll-on-workers-176368.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/fifo-taking-its-toll-on-workers-176368.aspx Removed from standard work support structures, employees may not be coping well with the unique pressures of FIFO work, a recent study has found. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/proposed-changes-to-457-visas-what-you-need-to-know-176409.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/proposed-changes-to-457-visas-what-you-need-to-know-176409.aspx Ariel Brott outlines the proposed changes to 457 visas and what it means to business. Read on to apply for a FREE consultation worth $387. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/employees-want-performancebased-pay-176410.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/employees-want-performancebased-pay-176410.aspx There appears to be widespread support for performance-based pay, according to a recent survey by Kelly Services. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/the-future-of-hr-what-you-need-to-know-176411.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/the-future-of-hr-what-you-need-to-know-176411.aspx Everyone knows that there are some key capabilities that HR professionals need to be across to be effective and successful. These capabilities include the ability to influence, manage relationships, think critically and commercially, and demonstrate resilience. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:03:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/weighing-up-the-costs-of-parental-leave-schemes-176412.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/weighing-up-the-costs-of-parental-leave-schemes-176412.aspx As the election looms ever closer, paid parental leave schemes are put under the spotlight. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:02:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/what-makes-an-ideal-leader-176414.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/what-makes-an-ideal-leader-176414.aspx Australian employees have got a clear idea about what they value in leaders, and it might not be what you think. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/the-standard-you-walk-past-is-the-standard-you-are-liable-for-176422.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/opinion/the-standard-you-walk-past-is-the-standard-you-are-liable-for-176422.aspx The recent sex discrimination and harassment scandals rocking the Australian Defence Force have left Lisa Croxford wondering if managers are aware that the behavioural standards they walk past are the same standards they are personally held accountable for. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/less-than-2-weeks-remain-to-submit-your-entry-176432.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/less-than-2-weeks-remain-to-submit-your-entry-176432.aspx The HR profession has been kicking goals and wants to be recognised for their hard work, judging by the number of Australian HR Awards entries received since nominations opened. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/influence-over-control-the-new-employer-branding-176456.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/influence-over-control-the-new-employer-branding-176456.aspx You might not be able to control your employer brand any more, but you can learn to influence it, experts say. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/could-teleworking-save-your-company-money-176457.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/could-teleworking-save-your-company-money-176457.aspx The topic of teleworking may be on the lips of every press outlet recently, but with good reason. Most Australians want to work from home, and are even willing to negotiate pay, a new study shows. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/drugtest-refusal-heard-by-fwc-176458.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/drugtest-refusal-heard-by-fwc-176458.aspx Having a clear company policy over drug testing in the workplace is key, as a recent case involving an employee who refused to take one, and was subsequently sacked, shows. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/more-employees-covered-by-increase-in-minimum-wage-for-unfair-dismissal-claims-176459.aspx http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/more-employees-covered-by-increase-in-minimum-wage-for-unfair-dismissal-claims-176459.aspx The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has increased the salary threshold for unfair dismissal claims. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT