Articles

How to retain an employee?

19 Aug 2019

A study conducted by Employee Benefits News stated that the average cost of losing an employee amounts to 33% of their annual salary. This means that as an employer, you don’t only lose talent or time – but also valuable funding that you could have allocated to other investment projects or resources.

The new normal: thinking (and acting) outside the box

16 Aug 2019

Commercial Manager Charlie Cox discusses what employers and contractors can do to ensure an Outside IR35 determination.

Tags: IR35

Why Change Managers are increasingly important?

14 Aug 2019

Over the past three years, the demand for Change Managers across Australia has been steadily on the rise. In today’s technology-led world, being able to adapt to constant change is what makes any business sustainable in the long-term.

Tags: APAC

How to support working mothers in your organisation?

14 Aug 2019

A recent study conducted by HR training provider DPG reported that 9 in 10 women experience challenges when transitioning back to work from maternity leave. The survey further sheds light on the following issues.

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Progressive Recruitment: on target with its 2019 CSR commitments

14 Aug 2019

Over the past year, we have made our employees’ wellbeing a priority and made the decision to give back to the community.

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Off Payroll rules and the rise in non-compliance in the public sector

13 Aug 2019

Commercial Manager Charlie Cox discusses the rise in non-compliance in the public sector and what you need to do to remain compliant and minimise risk.

Tags: IR35

How is Australia advocating for gender equality in the workplace?

13 Aug 2019

Women are currently under-represented in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industry and the inclusion of women in STEM has today become more relevant than ever.

Tags: APAC

How to promote mental health in the workplace to avoid burnout and increase productivity

11 Aug 2019

The younger generation today is increasingly placing more value on workplace relationships – with 79% of millennial employees advocating that workplace friendships enable them to work more productively.

Tags: APAC

Are you hiring without bias?

16 Feb 2023

It’s human nature to make quick judgements and snap decisions but these are often informed by unconscious bias. We examine how it can affect hiring managers’ recruitment choices and share some expert advice on how to reduce it.

The importance of employer brand management in a talent short market

22 Feb 2023

With the ongoing scarcity in STEM talent, employer branding is essential to successful recruitment and retention. We consider how to use your employer brand to communicate why you are a good employer and a great place to work, and how employer brand management should be at the heart of your business...

The benefits of contractors

30 Mar 2023

With many STEM employers continuing to struggle with workforce shortages, we examine the benefits of hiring contractors.

Encouraging more women into engineering

23 Jun 2022

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we look at inclusion in the workplace and interview one female role model about her experiences.