Engagement & culture | Page 78 (1,162 items)

It's never been more important to get employee rewards right, yet it's increasingly challenging for employers to know what the market is paying, an expert says.

Employee engagement and recruitment are the two main areas where organisations can expect technology and new ideas to significantly improve their employment practices and outcomes this year, a specialist says.

A 150-year-old global company has transformed its "predictable", process-focused culture by allowing staff to lead the charge, its HR leader says.

The number one driver of employee engagement in Australia is now reward and recognition, but only a small proportion of employers know whether their benefits programs are hitting the mark, according to new Aon Hewitt research.

Most HR units lack the "emphatic" understanding of people that's required to drive engagement, and are too "meek" to contribute to the corporate agenda, according to a seasoned practitioner.

A professional services firm has made two widespread phenomenon - the desire to receive honest feedback, and the failure to give it - the focus of a company-wide coaching initiative.

The rise of the gig economy means HR managers will have to increasingly manage casual, contract and part-time employees juggling multiple jobs, but these workers are likely to be more productive than their colleagues, according to an engagement expert.

Soliciting employee feedback without acting on it will invariably do more harm than good, but HR can also stir up resentment by responding in ways that aren't highly visible, a talent management consultant warns.