Project-based work has become "the way of work" today, and project management is often being done by people without that title or who don't even realise it. But new research highlights enduring "pain points" in projects that are causing some major dysfunction.
Accountability is one of the basic elements that keep high-performing teams on track, but it hasn't been a big priority recently and some cracks in teams are starting to show as a result, according to a leadership and performance specialist.
Employers that want to get the most out of their people don't just need to offer them purpose, belonging, and inclusion in the workplace, they need to show they're doing "more" beyond it, a people and culture director says.
Beyond the usual diversity factors, workplaces should also consider employees' "connection types" and ensure a mix for the best outcomes, a leadership and culture specialist says.
This year should see more attention paid to "bridging roles", "redundant communication" and "supreme time wasters" as organisations strive to boost workplace collaboration, new research suggests.
Building HR strategy has never been more difficult than in the current climate, but by mobilising employees to play a more active role from the start, HR can save money, gain buy-in, and reduce turnover, an expert says.
A 'seek to understand' approach to conflict resolution can stop issues from escalating and engender empathy, but for it to work, HR must first build trust, two experts say.
A health and community services organisation whose busy leaders struggle to "down tools" for development has achieved a 100% approval rating on a program designed for new and emerging leaders.
HR professionals play an important part in caring for their organisation's people, but they could be more intentional about looking after themselves, according to an expert who warns a "perfect storm" is brewing.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
