Motivation to achieve success doesn't necessarily hinge on knowing how that success is measured, but these elements are clearly linked, new workplace research has found.
The "external shock" of gender pay gap reporting will end up strengthening HR's standing and influence, if Australia's experience mirrors that of participants in a UK study.
Even when an employee has a good manager, they report low commitment to stay with an organisation if they regard its leadership as poor, research indicates.
Business leaders have an even greater impact on attrition than line managers, and leadership transitions can jeopardise retention to a significant degree, new data shows.
Limitations on fixed-term contracts have caused employers unintended levels of anxiety, a review has found, in suggesting the Australian Government consider alternative reforms.
The problem of trauma that's "vicarious" or "indirect" has long been considered a personal one, but a new report warns employers to focus more on their systems, and place less emphasis on individual self-care.
Many of the Fair Work Act's amendments are "working as intended", a review has found, but its draft report suggests the list of employees' "protected attributes" could potentially be expanded, and fixed-term contract limits warrant further reform.
When an organisation's culture lacks a key element, return-to-office mandates simply won't work. Meanwhile employers often refer to diversity, equity and inclusion in their EVPs, but struggle to define why it's a good thing.
The decreasing influence of Baby Boomers and Gen X in society, and the workplace, is an important trend for employers to consider in their engagement and retention strategies, research suggests.
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.
