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It might sound counterintuitive, but ignoring your instincts can improve workplace communication. This is because humans are wired to avoid conflict, which hinders their ability to initiate the challenging conversations that form part of the day-to-day workplace, says HR Daily Community blogger Tammy Tansley.

A recent corruption investigation into claims an employee circumvented a formal recruitment arrangement to line his own pockets provides a warning for all HR professionals, says HR Daily Community member Hannah Gartrell.

Most businesses recognise the importance of culture, but they don't know where to start measuring such a complex, multi-layered thing, according to HR Daily Community member Alistair Kerr.

An employee's sleeping habits might seem like a personal issue, but HR Daily Community member Alicia McCarty warns sleep has now crossed into the employment domain - and HR needs to take note.

You can't take shortcuts with disciplinary processes, warns HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer in this week's featured blog post.

Poor internal communication can cripple an organisation more effectively than anything else, says HR Daily Community blogger Colin Harrison, and he warns employers that fail to invest in people skills do so at their peril.

Managing workers with pre-existing psychological conditions can be a minefield, says HR Daily Community blogger Alicia McCarty.

Most people have been part of a team with someone who is "just a pain", but there are myriad reasons why an employee might be difficult, says HR Daily Community blogger Tammy Tansley.

If you're still participating in monthly management meetings they're probably "broken", according to HR Daily Community blogger Maurice DeCastro.

Employers should tread carefully when responding to "serious misconduct", and ensure the employee's action clearly fits the definition, says HR Daily Community blogger Shane Koelmeyer.