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The best leaders in organisations today are more courageous and kind than in generations past, and committed to making their employees feel safe, a leadership specialist says.

National Cabinet's new plans for a "leaving violence program" are a step in the right direction, but an expert in helping FDV survivors stay employed is calling on workplaces to play a bigger supporting role.

Under-challenged employees can "rust out" if employers don't take action to make them feel more motivated and engaged with work, a leadership specialist warns.

An employer's new goal-setting approach is helping to nurture "a culture that supports the whole person", its HR leader says.

In the wake of an employer announcing a culture review following a public scandal, an expert says it's worth noting that the goals of any review, not its triggers, should be what shape it "on the ground".

Only by giving the youngest generation in the workplace more voice can employers retain upcoming talent and best utilise their skillset, according to an advisor on multi-generational engagement.

Organisations can foster greater employee engagement and improve innovation and performance if they shift from a passive to active "listening climate", according to new research.

Workplaces that welcome complaints are better placed to detect and deal with issues before they escalate, so organisations shouldn't worry too much about whether their number is "healthy", a conflict specialist says.

An HR leader whose organisation has boosted its gender balance in traditionally male-dominated roles and significantly reduced its pay gap says a behavioural framework and self-awareness training was key to both individual and cultural change.

There are clear links between job crafting and increased engagement, so employers should "absolutely" be fostering conditions for it to happen, an HR advisor says.