Google now offers its employees reimbursements for a range of family-building expenses, and "unlimited" parental support from specialists, in an expansion of its wider benefits package.
In the wake of an employer announcing a culture review following a public scandal, an expert says it's worth noting that the goals of any review, not its triggers, should be what shape it "on the ground".
An extreme focus on productivity might achieve short-term gains, but over time it can have an adverse effect on wellbeing, retention, and more, a workplace lawyer warns.
Adapting to technological change in the workplace is nothing new, but the pace at which AI is evolving, and the lack of time leaders have to stop and think, makes for a unique challenge.
Organisations can foster greater employee engagement and improve innovation and performance if they shift from a passive to active "listening climate", according to new research.
Workplaces that welcome complaints are better placed to detect and deal with issues before they escalate, so organisations shouldn't worry too much about whether their number is "healthy", a conflict specialist says.
An HR leader whose organisation has boosted its gender balance in traditionally male-dominated roles and significantly reduced its pay gap says a behavioural framework and self-awareness training was key to both individual and cultural change.
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