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Most Australians disengaged at work, global study finds

Australian employers are putting their productivity at risk by failing to motivate employees, with a global study finding that 62 per cent of Australians are disengaged at work.

03/06/2008

Less work, same money: Older workers set to embrace new Super rules

Older workers keen to work less while earning a similar salary will increasingly be approaching employers with proposals for flexible work, an HR expert told a breakfast in Melbourne recently. Right Management’s Regional Practice Leader, Tim Roche, also told HR professionals at the breakfast, entitled "Managing Boomers in the new Superannuation Environment", that employers need to take a proactive approach to accommodating older workers if they are serious about retaining them.

20/05/2008

Look before you make the career leap, experts advise

While many people use the New Year to reflect on their career, they should avoid making a hasty or flippant decision at this time, a career management expert has warned. Bridget Beattie, Regional General Manager of Right Management, a leading HR consulting company, said employees should take the time to consider their unique strengths, skills, and interests to ensure they are doing what they do best, but warned against making impulsive career decisions.

09/05/2008