Managing people, human capital and culture - Human Resource Management (HRM) is critical for business success. HRM Guide publishes articles and news releases about HR surveys, employment law, human resource research, HR books and careers that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Australian Employment Statistics
October 9 2008 - Seasonally adjusted, unemployment rose to 4.3% and the number of people in employment also rose by 2,200 to 10,737,400.

Half Full-Timers Would Like Flexible Working
July 11 2008 - A survey of full-time employees across 29 industry sectors by Brisbane-based HR and Change Management consultants Astor Levin found that almost a half (49%) would favour flexible working arrangements.

Psychometric Profiling Valued
May 28 2008 - Recruitment specialist TMS Asia-Pacific recently reminded employers in the tourism and hospitality and tourism sectors of the valuable role psychometric profiles can have in recruitment.

HR And That Elusive Strategic Role
Updated May 1 2008 - It seems that finally senior managers - some of them, at least - are willing to give HR managers a significant role in strategic decisions. But how many human resource managers know how to fulfill that role?

Ban On New Australian Workplace Agreements
March 20 2008 - The ACTU said that banning new AWAs was an important first step towards the restoration of Australian workers' rights taken away by the former Howard Government's Work Choices IR laws.

Mature Age Workers Key To Skills Shortage
March 17 2008 - While the hospitality and travel sectors are continuing to experience difficulties in recruiting skilled staff, the solution may lie with mature-age workers - the over 50's - according to TMS Asia-Pacific.

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