Communication, collaboration & innovation | Page 45 (623 items)

HR has an important role to play in communicating sponsorship regime changes to affected workers, some of whose residency dreams have been "shattered", experts say.

Incremental experimentation is key to achieving long-term high performance, but many employers' systems and structures actually discourage innovation, an academic says.

Improving inclusivity at work so employees feel able to express their identity is a crucial part of driving innovation, says Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner Heidi Roberts.

Ineffective systems and poor environments cause far more work conflicts than people do, according to an experienced HR executive and author.

Too many organisations are not yet recognising the benefits of fostering collaborative online employee networks, an L&D strategist says.

HR and L&D professionals can't expect to foster collaborative internal networks without becoming intrinsically involved themselves, an expert says.

The Fair Work Commission has found an employer wasn't entitled to dismiss a worker who posted a "crude and immature" Facebook comment during work time, noting that offensive language is "increasingly part of the common vernacular". In other news, research shows employers should encourage personal networking despite the risks; a leadership program aims to boost C-Suite diversity; and more.

Soliciting employee feedback without acting on it will invariably do more harm than good, but HR can also stir up resentment by responding in ways that aren't highly visible, a talent management consultant warns.