Human resource management
Report
Independent review of the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General
The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General supports the Governor-General to fulfil their constitutional, ceremonial, community and Commander-in-Chief responsibilities. The focus of this review was to identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within the Office. It provides 22 recommendations to improve performance.
Guide
Supervision and feedback
This guide help employers support staff with intellectual disability through clear expectations, regular supervision and constructive feedback. It highlights the importance of building trust using both formal and informal feedback, inviting employee input, and discussing workplace adjustments to help people succeed at work.
Report
Quarterly Australian work outlook: June quarter 2025
The report provides the survey findings of human resources professionals and decision makers across private, public and not-for-profit organisations in Australia. It offers insights into recruitment and redundancy intentions, employee turnover rates and pay expectations. The report also examines the impact of recent legislative changes on workplace practices, including the right to disconnect and casual...
Report
Responding to turnover in DES
This report investigates the causes of employee turnover in Disability Employment Services (DES) and presents evidence from a survey of employees. It provides evidence-based recommendations for reducing turnover rates and fostering a more sustainable and resilient workforce.
Literature review
What do we know about the causes of turnover?
This scoping review looks at academic and practitioner literature on voluntary employee turnover at Disability Employment Service (DES) providers. It found scant literature evaluating the efficacy of specific organisational interventions that could be implemented to reduce turnover. However, several inferences can be drawn concerning some strategies that organisations might implement to reduce turnover.