Feb 01, 2012

Scope, Scale and Reach: HR in the Driver’s Seat at Spotless

Of the 12 HR professionals profiled in Human Capital over the past year, Peter Godfrey’s response as to why he enjoys working in the HR space wins out for succinct honesty: “I like its simplicity!” he says.

Feb 01, 2012

Succession Planning Rated Top Concern

Succession planning and strengthening the leadership pipeline are the top talent concerns for corporate executives throughout the Asia-Pacific-Asia region, according to a new study.

Feb 01, 2012

Employers Urged to Address Leave Liability

Succession planning and strengthening the leadership pipeline are the top talent concerns for corporate executives throughout the Asia-Pacific-Asia region, according to a new study.

Feb 01, 2012

Contractor Tax Obligations

The cost of getting the classification of contractors wrong is high and anyone with contractors on their books needs to make sure that they have been correctly classified for tax, superannuation and fair work purposes.

Feb 01, 2012

Print A Sneeze Here and There Spells Absenteeism Galore

In the peak of cold and flu season, many employees may hide at their desks to avoid coughing and sneezing co-workers, yet leading health experts say that could be the very place that makes them sick.

From Global Markets Jan 31, 2012

Japan: Output, Consumer Spending, Unemployment Up

Previous reports have confirmed a continuing slowdown in exports and the first yearly trade deficit for years, and yesterday we had a sharper improvement in industrial output in December, but a small rise in unemployment, offset by a rise in consumer spending.

Paul Rooke, CEO Lexmark

From Economy Jan 31, 2012

Lexmark Cutting 625 Jobs

Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. said it is slashing 625 jobs globally as part of a restructuring plan and forecast weaker sales and earnings in the current quarter.

From Economy Jan 31, 2012

Tellabs Cuts More Jobs Chasing Profitability

Tellabs Inc. said it will cut 530 jobs -- its second such move in six months -- as the network equipment maker tries to cut costs and return to profitability.

Unemployment line in Spain

From Economy Jan 31, 2012

Euro Zone Unemployment Reaches Record High

Spain has the highest jobless rate in the euro zone (22.9 percent), while Austria has the lowest (4.1 percent).

Jan 31, 2012

Career Development – The Benefits of Getting it Right

For organisations to succeed in the current economic climate HR must be able to realise the full potential of employees, keep them productive and engaged.

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