Employers are increasingly urged to manage mental illness at work, but the issue is "wrought with confusion", according to a law firm. Meanwhile, research outlines the workplace barriers to employee health, ways to increase productivity, and more.
Culture is "the behaviour you accept, or don't", so helping teams identify the unproductive behaviours they've come to accept is key to boosting performance, a leadership expert says.
The rejection of two workers' claims for unfair dismissal after they harassed a colleague "just as easily could have gone the other way", a lawyer says, highlighting how precarious these rulings can be.
Organisations with higher employee engagement significantly outperform their competitors in both revenue and share price, Macquarie Wealth Management research affirms.
Beyond mere resilience, 'grit' helps employees persevere with long-term goals, and leaders can build it in their teams using a few key strategies, a positive psychology specialist says.
Employees with high emotional intelligence (EI) have better working relationships and take less unplanned leave, according to a study that says it's time employers "harness EI on the front line".
The traits people seek in prospective employers vary greatly depending on their chosen professions, according to new research by an employer branding specialist.
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.
