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Workforce planning is a core business process which aligns changing business needs with people strategy. It can be an effective activity that does not need to be complicated, and can be adjusted to suit the size and maturity of any business....
In the workplace, it is crucial that employees are able to deal with these types of situations to help maintain a supportive, positive work environment. Employees may come across difficult behaviour from several sources – colleagues, managers, customers, or suppliers. When it...
A regular pay rise for valued employees is common practice in many Australian businesses. In a perfect world, most employers would like to be able to provide each employee with a salary increase each year; in reality, the business budget only...
AI is transforming roles across nearly every industry, so employers must support their employees in navigating these changes. With AI tools now accessible to many, the demand for AI skills is surging with many roles now requiring employees with this expertise....
As roles and businesses evolve, employees expect businesses to support them through periods of change, helping them build resilience and agility. In workplaces today, it is not uncommon for new processes to be introduced before old ones are fully in place,...
Trust and transparency are no longer seen as a ‘nice to have’ for businesses, but a core expectation of employees. When it comes to hiring decisions, employees want to feel confident that the process is fair and objective. Simply put, all...
As businesses move toward AI, and automation becomes commonplace in workplaces, traits like emotional intelligence and complex problem-solving are more valuable than ever. While data analysis and automation can handle certain tasks with ease, when it comes to innovation, collaboration, and fostering...
With millennials and Gen Z now making up over half the workforce, and younger generations coming into the workforce holding different worldviews and different definitions of success, a key factor in retaining top talent is career development and upskilling. Although job hoping...
Probation periods are a common part of the hiring process. As we are seeing a flurry of hiring activity and 2025 kicks off, it’s a good time to make sure new hires are set for success. Businesses use them to evaluate...
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in transforming businesses. From enhancing operational efficiency to improving the client experience, AI can help automate and improve different areas of the business. Having a robust AI policy is...