Guest Column

Stop Reacting to Hiring Volatility: Plan for Change

At 9 a.m., you’re talking a candidate through the final details of an offer. By noon, you’re being told the role is on hold....

How HR Technology is Reshaping Employee Development

HR technology is changing how organisations support, train and develop their people. Employee development used to rely heavily on annual reviews, classroom training and manager-led...

The Mentorship Effectiveness Gap: Why Launching a Program Is the Easy Part

Organizations have spent years talking about the value of mentorship. Companies launch formal programs, recruit mentors, make matches, send the welcome emails and celebrate...

Don’t Just Replace the System—Rethink the Process

Workforce management technology has advanced faster in the last five years than it did in the previous twenty. AI-driven forecasting and real-time automation now...

AI Appreciation Day Commentary

By Mark Coyle, CEO ANZ, HeadFirst Global AI Appreciation Day comes at an exciting point for Australian workplaces, as organisations move beyond experimentation and begin...

National AI Framework Commentary

By Mark Coyle, CEO ANZ, HeadFirst Global The Australian Government's national AI framework suggests that AI adoption and a strong job market do not need...

PayDay Super Commentary

By Mark Coyle, CEO of HeadFirst Global APAC   “Payday Super, which came into effect on 1 July, requires employers to pay superannuation at the same...

Immigration Enforcement Is Creating a Workplace Readiness Test for HR

Many employers expected increased immigration enforcement under the current administration, but the pace, scope and complexity of recent changes have made it harder for...

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