Giving employee resource groups "real freedom" helps to drive better DEI outcomes while providing a "wonderful opportunity for growth at an individual level", an HR leader says.
Getting people back to the office is challenging even for employers recognised as 'best places to work', according to a CEO who is experimenting with new ways to reconnect employees.
Even employees who understand why and when they should speak up about workplace issues won't do so if employers fail to eliminate some common barriers, a lawyer and HR specialist says.
One of Australia's 'best places to work' is retaining more of its "best and brightest" talent by providing new opportunities to stretch and grow their skills, according to its chief people officer.
Under organisations' positive duty to manage workplace s-xual harassment risks, it's crucial to foster a culture where employees feel safe to raise issues. Watch this webcast to learn how to move from simply responding to complaints, to a proactive approach.
Cisco has taken out the top spot on the Great Place to Work list, for the fourth year in a row, and Adobe has been recognised as the best medium-sized employer. Meanwhile, the gender pay gap continues to shrink.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.