Involving employees in decision making has known benefits, but not every decision warrants consultation, and leaders should be strategic when asking for input, according to change management specialist and coach Donna Meredith.
HR managers will need to implement a more agile and productive model of teamwork to counter the megatrends set to disrupt organisations over the next decade, says a change management expert.
Contemporary pressures and challenges have caused "narrow-minded" thinking among many business leaders, but according to neuroscience specialists, practising a new four-step technique leads to clearer thinking, and more creative problem solving.
Employers can spend "vast amounts" of time and resources developing their strategy, culture and values, but without leaders who can communicate these things in a real, authentic way, their efforts will fail, says leadership coach Gabrielle Dolan.
Many leaders find it hard enough to generate their own "Eureka" moments, let alone help others to, but according to experts Gary Lear and Ross Blaikie, there are many ways leaders can develop and encourage insightful thinking.
Employers will need to adapt their HR approaches to counter the challenges posed by the new generation of Millennials now entering the workforce, and to fully utilise their potential, says an HR executive.
The term "gamification" can be misleading and off-putting, but what it's really about - using engagement principles to make people do things they wouldn't otherwise do - should already be second-nature to HR, according to a development specialist.
When someone is considered a poor team player, it's often due to a manager failing to unlock their potential, not inherent issues with their abilities, says trainer Nick Mills.
When expectations around availability aren't properly addressed, the productivity advantages of teleworking are undermined by its detrimental effect on employee wellbeing and customer service levels, says a leading researcher in the field.
Three common myths about Millennials are stopping organisations from managing this generation effectively, warns CEB business and strategy consultant Audrey Taylor.
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.
