Most workplaces don't have a formal return process for new parents, and many of the programs that do exist are seriously flawed, a life coach and mental health advocate says.
In an era of increased wellbeing investment, the way in which programs are labelled and communicated to employees is just as important as the results they seek to achieve, a wellness thought leader says.
Employers can regain some of the water-cooler conversations and incidental learning opportunities they've lost with hybrid work by moving elements of work into the metaverse, a technology and collaboration specialist says.
The onus will be on leaders to "show their work" this year, with the best celebrated for providing greater transparency into the 'why' behind decisions and company strategy, according to an HR specialist.
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.
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