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Poor decision-making from the top is common and costly, according to an executive coach who reminds leaders, "you are not smarter than the group".

Implementing AI and other new technology only increases productivity if the time saved is put to good use, according to a workplace advisor calling for more strategic HR in this space.

It's wise to expect defensiveness when preparing for a performance conversation, and certain strategies help keep the discussion on track, a communications expert says.

The definition of too much or too little control, or too much or too little connection, can vary greatly between workplace relationships, according to specialists in the field.

An HR leader investigating how time is spent in her organisation says a crucial part has been convincing employees the process is about helping them work at their "highest agency", and not about making roles redundant.

A global head of talent with more than 25 years' experience in the field expects all her HR business partners to be proficient when it comes to talking about three things: the company's product, customers, and P&L.

It can be difficult for leaders to hold employees accountable for poor performance or behaviour when they haven't made it "really clear" what their expectations are, according to a communications specialist.

A rotating panel of volunteer staff has become a much-tapped resource for devising, testing, implementing and evaluating a range of initiatives at Deloitte Australia, its chief people and purpose officer says.

"Challenging the status quo mindset" is critical in any workplace committed to growth and innovation, says the founder and CEO of an award-winning business group.

Leaders can't afford not to have regular one-on-one check-ins with their employees, and HR professionals play a crucial role in selling the value of these conversations, a communications specialist says.