A new study has highlighted the top reasons employees and managers fail to accomplish their intended work. In other research, knowledge and opinions we round up today, an employment lawyer warns against zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies; a data specialist sets ground rules for predictive analytics; and more.
A lack of C-Suite support is hindering HR's efforts to promote more women into leadership roles, according to a specialist, who shares her tips for getting leaders themselves to drive gender parity initiatives.
HR can gain the respect it deserves and become a strategic business partner through some "sneaky" use of analytics, according to HR expert, Michael Molinaro.
A shift towards "employee self-service" is reducing employers' need for HR personnel, and those who are in demand increasingly require non-traditional skillsets, according to a talent management expert.
Three in four employers required to report on gender metrics still fail to conduct a pay gap analysis, according to a report card identifying areas that are "ripe for action".
Employers can expect a return on investment from even the most basic wellness programs, but if they want to achieve outstanding results, their approach - and the way it's promoted - must be tailored, says corporate wellness expert Kash Thomson.
A "measurement map" depicting the linkage between an organisation's people investments and its business goals can help HR departments overcome their "credibility problem", according to a talent analytics expert.
HR professionals unsure about whether they have the right data and analytics to enable smart decisions and investment should ask themselves 17 questions, says human capital expert Colin Beames.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
