The HR Coach Research Institute has released its latest quarterly index. The latest information coming out of the business sector indicates a significant drop in business confidence and a unique situation developing in terms of a two speed economy. The following summary is provided courtesy of the Institute: read more

With Queensland in the midst of one of the great natural disasters, nearly every business we are speaking to is effected in some way. Some are under water, or commencing the clean up after being under water, others are not but have staff and team members effected.  This scale of this is just incredible.  Our thoughts are with each and everyone of you. read more

In a world first, People Smartz, as part of the HR Coach Network, is pleased to announce the release of the first national human resource standard, Human Resource Framework NS HRF-101: 2010. The first national human resource standard was developed by representatives of industry across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific to provide the consistency and security in human resource practices that organisations now need.  read more

The HR Coach Research Institute has released its latest quarterly research into employment confidence in the business sector. The research indicates that positive signs are beginning to enter into the minds of business owners and preparations are being made for an economic recovery. Because of this there is a focus on short term business improvement strategies in readiness for the growth.  read more

It should come as no surprise that the latest research is indicating that Australian businesses are "under threat due to the increasing complex economic and labour market". The latest white paper released by the HR Coach Research Institute talks to the maturation in professional services to Australian businesses in most professional areas (for example legal, accounting, sales and IT).  Titled "The Business of the HR Crisis", it discusses the effect a lack of effective people management practices is having over an estimated 651,000 businesses. read more