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Employers tend to conflate diversity and inclusion, and this is hindering innovation, according to an academic.

An employer's transparent approach to communication and its commitment to psychological safety has led it to an "open management philosophy", its people leader says.

As employees face mounting pressure to return to the office, introverts in particular are being affected and conflicts that have been simmering for years are rising to the fore.

Humans are the biggest barrier to successful automation and digital transformation, with reactions of caution; a desire to cling to old habits; or an overall resistance to technological change, research shows.

In a move that takes transparency to a new level, a professional services firm has released details of its workplace complaints over the past year and how they've been handled.

In a market where employees are demanding more than ever, it's crucial for organisations to build stronger leaders who don't pander to their every whim, an advisor says.

Reinforcing a "learning culture" in today's fast-paced working environment is critical to drive better problem-solving, stronger engagement, and a greater sense of belonging, an L&D specialist says.

When it comes to persuading others in the workplace, people generally fall into four 'types', a communication expert says.

Leading employers are putting the "people experience" first and clearly connecting team goals to organisational ones, according to the latest 'best places to work' research.

Workplaces have turned to HR more than ever during the pandemic, but it's time for this function to accept it doesn't have all the answers, and instead collaborate more effectively with other divisions.