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Read the latest advice, feature articles and news on human resource management and performance management in Australian business for business leaders, CEOs and leading companies.
Monkeying around at Rio Tinto
Disruptions to corporate hierarchies often echo dynamics found in the animal world, as seen by Rio Tinto chief Sam Walsh’s decision to appoint a new CFO.
Leading innovation: How to tap a wellspring of great ideas
05 March 2013
Leaders underestimate the impact of innovation to their long-term survival, Australian research shows.
Dream office: Converting the biggest critics of change
25 February 2013
In the best office designs, there is enough time allowed for the biggest objector to the changes to become the biggest advocate.
Are free online courses a waste of time?
21 February 2013
The online education industry is booming, with free open courses springing up everywhere. But do leaders think they hold value?
Brains Trust: To squeeze productivity out of star workers, forget about being fair
21 February 2013
To get the most out of your team, you’d be best to pick a favourite or two, according to a newly-published study from the Sauder School of Business.
Hiring staff? Go with your gut
19 February 2013
Why waste thousands of dollars of time on interviews only to rely solely on the results of a test that may not reveal anything insightful?
Why the last interviewee of the day barely stands a chance
18 February 2013
If an interviewer interviewed four people, and all four were good, they will think the fifth person is less likely to be suitable.
Employers ordered to consult staff over roster changes
15 February 2013
More changes are on the way in response to the government's Fair Work Act review.
Shady tactics in construction land: Inside the shadowy world of IR consultants
14 February 2013
IR consultants, such as Grace Collier, are brought in to do what lawyers can’t.
Message to recruiters: 15 ways you will screw up your next placement
14 February 2013
A candid recruiter dishes the dirt on the most common mistakes made on the job. It’s an eye-opener for all executives, too.
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