Having hard conversations effectively is "an eminently learnable skill", made much simpler by using a framework for preparation, a coaching expert says.
Clearly aligning goals with values boosts performance, lifts culture, and drives a healthy relationship between leaders and employees, an executive coach says.
The pandemic has prompted a more "heartfelt" leadership approach, but some obstacles exist to managing "equal doses" of responsibility and innovation, a leadership specialist says.
The desire to create a strong, healthy culture can sometimes lead to unhealthy cult-like behaviours, but simple strategies can ensure that line is never crossed, according to a workplace specialist.
Four leading companies have established "golden rituals" that not only streamline team-based projects, but improve their workplace cultures, a collaboration specialist says.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
