National logistics company Linfox recently released a DVD on how to tackle bullying in the workplace, after the son of a Linfox employee committed suicide as a result of being bullied himself
National logistics company Linfox recently released a DVD on how to tackle bullying in the workplace, after the son of a Linfox employee committed suicide as a result of being bullied himself. The DVD is part of an internal Linfox training program, but the company is also offering to help other organisations tackle the problem. Linfox, which employs up to 9,000 people in its warehousing, transportation and supply chain management operations, decided to launch the initiative after Lindsay Fox met with the father of the employee who committed suicide.
UTS launches Master of Business in HRM
The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) recently launched a Master of Business in Human Resource Management (HRM). The course was developed in response to a growing demand by business for quality specialist training in HRM, as well as numerous requests by students for a course of study which will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to secure leadership in business. UTS says the Master of Business in HRM is designed for individuals who seek a high level career in HRM, and can cater to those who might want to specialise in employment relations, industrial relations or other aspects of HRM.
Retention challenges spur launch of Keep
In a market of increased globalisation, skill shortages and competition for talent, Greg Weiss, managing director of HR recruitment firm Humanagement, recently launched specialist recruitment firm Keep (Key Employee Engagement Programs). The firm offers a number of solutions, including the Keep Retention Scorecard, Keep Alumni Management and Organisational Storytelling. “HR directors now deal with a challenging and multifaceted environment,” Weiss said. ”Employees are spending more and more time at work and Australian companies are competing with the rest of the world for talent.”
Constraints on self-service systems need to be factored in
HR intranets and ESS can help HR staff in relieving day-to-day administration workloads, but they should be mindful of the limitations, attendees at a conference heard recently. Self-service systems can be especially awkward to implement or maintain in a diverse, labour intensive or unskilled workforce. The conference, organised by Ark Group Australia, also demonstrated how to encourage employees and managers to autonomously use HR self-service and provide real-time and accurate information to streamline business processes. Ark will be running a similar conference in Melbourne in February 2006. For details email Ben Farnsworth at [email protected] or call 1300 550 662.
