Practising "mindfulness" at work can help HR professionals and employees deal with organisational changes beyond their control, according to specialists.
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.
Leaders can make better decisions for their teams and organisations by listening to their head, their heart and their gut - but according to trainer and coach Stacey Ashley, most have been conditioned to use only one of these resources.
New research on the impact of tattoos suggests employers have a reason to ban visible body art at work, but it's a fine line between doing what's best for the company and limiting workers' rights to self-expression, an academic says.
Change is "very, very hard" to sell in an organisation, but in the face of exponential "digital disruption" it's a job HR professionals must embrace, says futurist and innovation strategist, Anders Sörman-Nilsson.
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.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
