Category Archives: Human Resources Management

Human Resources Career Trends of 2021

In 2021, there will be significant changes to the Human Resources industry and the way organisations react to trends. 2020 was a year that challenged the way many industries operate, and Human Resources bore the heavy lifting. For...


10 Steps for Effective Goal Setting: Set and Achieve Goals

Without goals, you can lack focus and direction. Setting personal goals puts you in the driver’s seat, giving you the power to transform your own life into whatever direction you desire. However, in many circumstances, the initial goals...


How to Upskill from Risk Compliance Officer to Risk Manager

Risk occurs every hour of every day within an organisation and can be one of the main obstacles to a business achieving their goals. A career in risk compliance can be incredibly rewarding should you seek a promotion...


How to Upskill and Achieve a Qualification When Working FIFO

FIFO lifestyle: rewards and risks FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) workers are mainly found in Australia’s resources industry, which contributes a mind-boggling $250 billion to the economy each year in exports alone (70% of our total exports). This industry employs...


Take your HR Career to the Next Level with Risk Management

Risk is an inevitable part of any organisation. Every decision or activity a business engages in attracts some form of risk, and it is the job of a Risk Manager to navigate the company around these financial and...


Why Choose a Career in Human Resources Management

The Importance of Human Resource Management The importance of human resources within a company cannot be undervalued – the department plays a key part in how a business performs. Their duties are far more complex than simply hiring,...


Which Human Resources Qualification is Right for You?

If you’re looking to enter the Human Resources field but don’t know where to start, a qualification is the best place to begin. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of Human Resources and can even choose to double up...


Why you Should Study an AHRI-accredited HR Diploma

Why work in the human resources industry? Employers place a high value on the organisations which represent and support prospective employees. Doctors, lawyers and accountants, for example, are almost always members of peak professional bodies. The human resources...


What does the New National Return to Work Strategy mean for You?

More than 500,000 Australians suffer from injuries or diseases related to employment every year, costing the economy almost $62 billion. The Australian Government recognises the huge economic and human cost of the problem and has recently released the...


Would a career in Human Resources suit you?

A career in Human Resources encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, but when someone refers to “Human Resources” or “HR”, they are describing people in a company who manage the resources needed from, or for employees. Running your...


The Advantages of Learning Human Resources Management Online

Anne M. Mulcahy, the former head of Xerox Corporation, famously said that “employees are an organisation’s greatest asset. Human resources management is all about taking care of the organisation’s greatest asset: its’ people.” So what is human resources...


Global Talent Shortages and the Evolving Role of the HRM Professional

Why now is the perfect time to refresh your career with a Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320) Businesses around the world have been experiencing a profound market shift in talent shortages and talent management for several years....


How to Manage Change in your Business

Change can be hard on everyone in a business, and people often deal with it in different ways. You may find that you have some staff members eager for change, while others might be reluctant. Many people prefer...


When is the Right Time to Hire a New Employee?

For any business, regardless of size, it is fundamental to hire the right people, but when is the right time to hire a new employee? A company’s workforce is one of its most expensive and valuable assets, so...


Human Resources Job Trends 2019

What can you expect on the horizon regarding Human Resources job trends for 2019 and beyond? A wise business owner knows that employees are by far their greatest asset. Great companies provide workers with an environment in which...


10 Ways of Reconsidering Employee Evaluations (and what to do instead)

Employee evaluations can be daunting for employee and employer alike, and if not delivered in the right way they can adversely affect an employee’s motivation, confidence and performance. If you are not getting the results you want, it...


4 Vital Elements of giving Constructive Feedback

Giving constructive feedback to employees can be a daunting task for managers. Many managers say it is the least favourite part of the position. However, as difficult as it is, being able to do so effectively can have...


Human Capital is the New Key to HR Leadership

Human Capital and Talent Management have emerged as the ‘new black’ for Human Resources leadership. For the HR professional, staying ahead of trends is key to leading change and survival in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Most CEO’s and...


Human Resources Career Trends

The 2018 top human resources trends can fall into two main areas driving innovation and change in human resources. These are in the areas of Technology and Employee Experience. Overall the human resources job market continues to grow and...


Is Human Capital ROI the future of HR?

Measuring Human Capital ROI Price Waterhouse Coopers describes Human Capital Return on Investment (ROI) as the single measure that consolidates everything to do with people management, tracking performance, peer comparison and business planning. Why? Because Human Capital ROI...


How to Succeed in Performance Management

What is Performance Management? Despite the popular misconception that performance management refers to an annual performance appraisal, this is, in fact, an umbrella term for an entire workplace system which begins as soon as a role is defined,...


6 Tips for Maintaining Effective Communication With Your Employees

One of the most under-appreciated aspects of running a successful business is communication. For your business to be successful, you need strong and effective communication with your employees. When your employees understand your goals and feel like their...


Do you need a better digital workplace culture?

  The agility of mobile devices and access to the internet has contributed to a new work culture in Australia. Technology has liberated us from needing to be at our desks to work, yet with it comes challenges...


Why You Need to Use the 9 Box Matrix

Most Organisations are managed for Mediocrity. Don’t take my word for it though, check out the research by Keller and Price from McKinsey who share my view.1 Keller, S. Price, C. Beyond Performance: How Great Organisations Build Ultimate...


The 19 Step Guide to Employee Inductions

So you’ve hired a new employee and you don’t know where to start! Follow the below 19 employee induction process steps before your new hire starts to ensure that both they and you are ready to hit the...


Why the HR Department is so Important

The human resources department is one of the most important departments in any business, no matter whether said business is big or small. But they’re far more than just a bunch of people who hire, fire and pay...


7 Reasons to Study a Diploma of HR

Working in human resources management means that you are in charge of the biggest asset of a company; its people. Each day will bring excitement and new challenges as you manage employees to maximise their benefit to the...


2018 Trends in Human Resources Jobs

  2018 trends in human resources jobs see steady growth with exciting employment prospects. The Australian Government Job Outlook* website lists Human Resources as a growing professional with above average job openings. Over the five years to November...


How to Keep Your Employee’s Motivation Levels High

When it comes to understanding how to keep your employee’s motivation levels high, many leaders mistakenly think that money is the prime way to drive their employees to succeed. However, it has become apparent that this is not...


10 Powerful Tips to Become an Excellent HR Professional

When interviewing a potential new hire, it is the role of an HR professional to assess the candidate against a list of specific skills and personal characteristics needed for the job. As businesses become more connected and fast-paced,...