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'Frowning’ bosses a bar to flexible work practices
27 July 2009
Many organisations have flexible work policies, but they are rarely put into practice by employees in case the boss disapproves, a Queensland academic has found.
Why use a recruiter
23 June 2009
You need people … but have you considered the true cost of recruitment?
Encouraging employees to exercise at work
2 June 2009
Encourage your employees to be more physically active and hopefully avoid obesity.
OHS not ‘optional’ during a recession, says lawyer
14 April 2009
OHS must penetrate all aspects of a business’s operations, even during a recession…
Apprentice bonus tripled to head off skills crisis
19 January 2009
The Federal Government has more than tripled the bonus paid to employers for taking on new apprentices, in a bid to head off a looming skills shortage as the economy recovers.
‘I always hire great people … they’re just like me’
12 November 2008
Is there a tendency for managers to subconsciously favour the recruitment of people similar to themselves in age range and gender? Do particular combinations of age and gender tend to be favoured overall in the recruitment/selection process? Some recent research suggests that stereotyping does occur and certain demographic groups are viewed more favourably than others.
Contacting referees without candidates' permission
30 June 2008
Some prospective employers like to contact previous employers of job candidates without the direction or involvement of the candidates.
Reference checks: what to ask referees
17 June 2008
While it is sound practice to use a reference checking form or checklist with standard questions for all job applicants, checkers should also exercise enough flexibility to explore other relevant issues in more depth. The principles involved are similar to those recommended for the employment interview.
Checking references and qualifications – contacting referee
12 June 2008
Checking job applicants’ qualifications and references needs to be done in a consistent and methodical way.
Checking references and qualifications: what are the issues?
10 June 2008
Some studies have claimed that up to 30% of job applicants’ CVs are in some respects dishonest, or have at least distorted the truth.