In the wake of an employee's reinstatement after being dismissed for swearing at colleagues, and his CEO's public video condemning bullying behaviour, culture experts agree that senior executives must take the lead in reforming any culture issues.
Employees perform better in organisations that achieve 'workforce culture alignment', according to new research, but only 10 per cent of HR professionals are confident their culture is properly understood. Meanwhile, a new report quantifies the cost of poor staff retention, and a company is introducing a novel program to attract more parents.
The cost, time and effort it takes to measure engagement regularly has reduced drastically, but the key to good insights still hinges on asking the right questions and taking time to develop data sets, says an engagement expert.
Westpac has achieved its goal of having a gender-balanced leadership team, it has announced, while releasing research that shows by how much workplace gender equality can increase profitability. Meanwhile, a new report highlights ways to eliminate 'everyday s-xism' at work; workplace inclusion requires a focus on identity; and more.
Prior to launching its internal social media platform KFC's biggest concern was monitoring negative content, but "frankly it's been a non-event", says its chief people officer.
Relatively few organisations are acting on what's known about the brain and how it underpins employee engagement and performance, says leading scientist, educator and coach Silvia Damiano.
Organisations that take a neuroscience-focused approach to employee engagement are reporting higher performance, collaboration, innovation and agility. Watch this webcast to learn how the brain underpins all engagement and performance measures, and strategies to foster a brain-friendly culture.
Redefining the meaning and purpose of work for employees will be a crucial role for HR in the face of increasing automation and artificial intelligence, a global HR think tank says.
Yarra Valley Water now has 97% of staff feeling aligned to the company's purpose and reporting role clarity, while also achieving gender equity at board and executive level and zero time lost to injuries in the last financial year.
An employer with such low attrition it can't rely on resignations to create role openings is finding new ways to "create movement" in lieu of traditional career paths.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
