A taskforce and response teams, weekly roundtables and revamped communication strategies are helping a food manufacturer respond quickly to COVID-19 disruptions, its HR director says.
Having bedded down their new working arrangements, employers that focus on moving their perks and social activities online are reporting their strongest connections yet.
Insights into how employees are coping and how well they feel supported to do their jobs will be critical to maintaining productivity and engagement as the coronavirus pandemic plays out, specialists say.
Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, remote working has quickly shifted from a nice "option" for employees to something they "must" do, and it's bound to cause cultural and engagement issues, experts say.
Overhauling performance and recognition, then continuing to make small tweaks to the systems, has helped an employer improve its engagement score by more than 30 points.
Culture has been elevated to a key priority in many workplaces, but employers are still getting it wrong by conflating it with engagement, according to experts.
More engaging and harmonious workplace cultures might boost productivity more than industrial relations reforms, according to a new discussion paper. Also in this article: Woolworths is facing a class action after disclosing its widespread underpayments; employees' eagerness to receive feedback can signal their intention to leave; and more.
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.
