A report on the Australian Olympic Committee's HR practices has highlighted a mismatch with its stated values, with staff members characterising the former culture as "toxic".
Poor behaviour at work that falls short of misconduct can be the most difficult to manage, but too often employers turn a blind eye, a workplace lawyer warns.
Rigorous recruiting for cultural fit has helped an employer achieve high financial results and customer satisfaction scores, while keeping attrition below 10 per cent.
Organisational change has definitely become "the norm", but while most employees see value in the end result, a significant proportion find it stressful and "very disorganised", new research shows.
Efforts to increase cross-company collaboration at Colliers International have driven a "fundamental mindset change" resulting in higher-quality productivity and efficiency, the company's head of performance says.
Gaining employee input is at the heart of all people initiatives at an award-winning online education company, from deciding which candidates to recruit, through to how to execute new business ideas.
Learning agility has become the most in-demand skill employers are seeking in candidates, a recruitment specialist says. Meanwhile, medium-sized organisations are urged to find new ways to compete for talent, Korn Ferry has announced the winners of its inaugural engagement awards, and more.
As more organisations shift from being results-driven to purpose-led, senior HR leaders are best placed to drive the change, two organisational experts say.
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.
