The most common mistake organisations make when hiring or promoting managers and executives is failing to define and assess those roles most crucial to successful performance, according to a survey by Right Management
The most common mistake organisations make when hiring or promoting managers and executives is failing to define and assess those roles most crucial to successful performance, according to a survey by Right Management. More than 4 out of 10 companies cited inadequate definition and evaluation of roles critical to successful performance as the number one mistake businesses make in hiring and promoting managers and executives, according to the survey of 273 companies. A further 41 per cent said insufficient grooming of high-potential employees through coaching, mentoring and training programs was a common mistake.
Unilever signs seven-year HR outsourcing deal with Accenture
Accenture will provide a broad range of HR services to Unilever as part of a seven-year business process outsourcing deal. Services will range from recruitment and learning, to payroll processing and performance management, and will be delivered in 100 countries. Under the deal, Accenture will provide services to nearly 200,000 employees in more than 20 languages from delivery centers in Bangalore, Manila, Dalian, Bucharest, Prague and Curitiba. The scope of the work will cover Unilever’s three geographic regions.
Relationships most important in workplace
The Australian workforce considers relationships with colleagues one of the main factors influencing job satisfaction, according to a survey by Michael Page International. The survey of 640 white collar workers found relationships with team members and relationships with managers are two of the top three factors influencing Generation Y, X and baby boomers’ levels of engagement in the workplace. The survey also found personal development is only valued highly by the youngest generation, while Generation X and baby boomers do not consider it a major influence.
Jones Lang LaSalle outsources recruitment to Talent2
Jones Lang LaSalle recently signed an agreement to outsource its recruitment solutions to Talent2. The initial 18-month agreement (with a two-year option) will see Talent2 providing Jones Lang LaSalle with an onsite recruitment team, which will develop a range of sourcing strategies to attract talent from both property and wider industry sources. Talent2 also announced a number of other deals which, when fully implemented, will contribute annual revenues of approximately $10 million per annum, including the transition and delivery of payroll processing and HR information systems for the Myer retail group.
SHL announces national conference
SHL will hold its national conference at the InterContinental Sydney on 3 August. The conference will cover topics such as selection, development, online assessment, talent management and other key topics such as how HR and business strategy can be successfully delivered through objective assessment. Speakers will include Paul Roos, coach, Sydney Swans AFL team; Elizabeth O’Leary, division director, Macquarie; Jack Crumlin, director of People & Culture, Ernst & Young Australia; and Andrew Lafontaine, general manager, Corporate Initiatives, National Australia Bank. For more information visit www.shlconference.com.au.
