Talent & Performance
Relentless focus on people leads to Hewitt Best Employer accreditation for experiential gift retailer
Authentic leadership and a true commitment to people are integral elements of the RedBalloon philosophy. This results in every person in the business “having a voice, being listened to and recognised, whilst working in a fun and interesting work environment”. As CEO of RedBalloon, Naomi Simson’s vision to create a unique and rewarding workplace and to “change gifting in Australia forever” is reflected in the company’s recognition as an accredited Hewitt Best Employer in Australia and New Zealand.

Rethinking Performance Management as a Business Tool to Spark a High-Performance Culture
Organisations today are facing new, aggressive growth targets and renewed pressure to get the best from their existing workforce. Our competitive and global business landscape requires nothing less. This means that many companies are striving to become high-performance organisations—those that attain results at or near the top of their industry peers. Not all organisations will succeed.

 Compensation
Report Release: Paid Parental Leave Pulse Survey 
Policies and procedures pertaining to parental leave are highly topical and there are a number of debates in both public and private forums focused on how best to respond to Australia’s increased competition for skilled labour. This report provides an analysis on current market practice and the response to the planned Federal Government’s 2011 Paid Parental Leave Scheme.

Webinar: Total Rewards in Asia
With economies in Asia rebounding strongly in recent months the "war for talent" has returned with many industries and countries facing severe talent challenges. The global financial crisis has also brought greater scrutiny to the bottom-line performance of organisations across Asia with many companies squeezing Reward budgets. This webinar will specifically cover the key drivers and features of a Total Rewards Optimisation project in Asia and the re-emergence of flexible benefits as a hot trend.

 Leadership
Hewitt One-to-One: Interview with Marshall Goldsmith, Executive Coach and Author
This edition of Hewitt One-to-One features an interview with Marshall Goldsmith, a world authority in helping successful leaders get even better — by achieving positive, lasting change in behavior: for themselves, their people, and their teams.