“There shouldn’t be those kind of barriers for entry”: Canva’s head of people on finding talent amid a skills shortage
Canva's global recruitment chief Jennie Rogerson says the company unearthed hidden talent and turbocharged workplace culture by resetting its hiring criteria.
Australian startup layoffs continue as Mr Yum reduces headcount by 17%
Digital menu and restaurant ordering startup Mr Yum will lay off nearly one in five workers, becoming the latest Australian firm to slash its headcount as market expectations dim.
Between Work: New tech jobs platform aims to pair laid-off workers with firms like Canva and Airwallex
A new job-matching initiative from Earlywork and AfterWork hopes to pair laid-off tech workers with companies still building their headcount.
Hot towels, breakfast bowls and ping pong tables: Viral TikTok video sparks debate over LinkedIn work perks
After a young TikTok user went viral for sharing her office experience, an HR expert has warned viewers not to judge the "highlight reel".
Seven steps to help ease your stress levels this EOFY
From one business owner to another, here are seven pragmatic steps you can take to ease the load at this time of year.
eBook: Employee movement and retention report
Download this eBook now to access essential insights so you can put in the groundwork now and make the Great Resignation work for you.
Post-pandemic work: What to do about your employees’ large leave balances
Annual leave and long-service leave provisions create a liability, and for small to medium-sized business, that liability can be challenging.
Expert opinion: Why a lack of climate action will hinder your talent recruitment
If businesses don’t consider climate action, are they hindering their talent retention and recruitment? SmartCompany Plus asked ten HR professionals and recruitment specialists to weigh in.
Combating ‘The Great Resignation’, blockchain and NFTs, and where is the world economy going?
The most interesting pieces of news, insight and information from around the world, delivered to you by SmartCompany Plus.
Five techniques HR leaders are recommending during the pandemic
The key takeaway for HR professionals is to be open and flexible — everyone is working in new ways and new environments.
Employers urged to consider employee wellbeing as WFH exacerbates back pain
A focus on wellbeing and overall health is an effective strategy for improved workplace education, which should also include emphasis on mental health initiatives and sleep quality.
PEXA offers parents up to $1000 a month to support childcare fees
The $1000 a month childcare payment is one of a number of policies that emerged after PEXA actively sought to ask people about the pain points they were experiencing.
