The amount of regulatory change happening now is set to take many executives by surprise, but HR has a small window to recalibrate before they come "knocking on the door", a workplace expert says.
Far too many organisations are still making hiring decisions based on 'would I like to have a beer with this person?' when this is an ineffective way to determine culture fit, according to a talent advisor.
Apps utilising deepfake technology can be used for harmless fun, but they can also create content that might damage an organisation's reputation, or humiliate an employee, a lawyer says.
Since applying simplification principles to a time-intensive annual process, the "panic" it once provoked has eased, and employees report feeling "lighter", an HR leader says.
Talent management leaders are under such pressure to deliver solutions quickly that many aren't properly identifying problems first, but there is a way to conduct root cause diagnosis quickly and simply, an expert says.
HR leaders who practise being "everyday bold" will be better prepared to tackle the dual challenges of building employee trust and encouraging innovation, a conference heard this week.
As awareness of psychosocial risks continues to grow, more employers are considering how they can better support the subjects of workplace investigations and performance management, a conflict specialist says.
To prevent the corrosive effects of employee change fatigue, employers must ensure two key components of psychological safety are embedded in the workplace culture, an expert says.
To avoid exhaustion and remain effective in their roles, leaders need to prioritise self-care and avoid playing the "solo show", says a workplace researcher.
Ahead of Australia introducing regulation of AI in recruitment and HR decision-making, there are some steps employers can take to get on the front foot, an expert says.
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