HR best practices | Page 47 (787 items)

Most workplaces don't have a formal return process for new parents, and many of the programs that do exist are seriously flawed, a life coach and mental health advocate says.

In an era of increased wellbeing investment, the way in which programs are labelled and communicated to employees is just as important as the results they seek to achieve, a wellness thought leader says.

Employers can regain some of the water-cooler conversations and incidental learning opportunities they've lost with hybrid work by moving elements of work into the metaverse, a technology and collaboration specialist says.

The onus will be on leaders to "show their work" this year, with the best celebrated for providing greater transparency into the 'why' behind decisions and company strategy, according to an HR specialist.

In light of the new paid FDV leave entitlement in the National Employment Standards, employers' policies should "very clearly" spell out exactly how employees can go about accessing it, a lawyer says.

A talent matrix is an often-overlooked but crucial tool that will help employers lower turnover and achieve greater productivity this year, according to an HR advisor.

Accountability is one of the basic elements that keep high-performing teams on track, but it hasn't been a big priority recently and some cracks in teams are starting to show as a result, according to a leadership and performance specialist.

Many wellbeing initiatives failed to hit their mark last year, and a wellness expert suggests a mindset shift is needed before organisations can move forward again.

Beyond the usual diversity factors, workplaces should also consider employees' "connection types" and ensure a mix for the best outcomes, a leadership and culture specialist says.

Building HR strategy has never been more difficult than in the current climate, but by mobilising employees to play a more active role from the start, HR can save money, gain buy-in, and reduce turnover, an expert says.