Employees and line managers are more likely to learn about flexible work options online or from family and friends than from HR or their employer's policies, a new study has found.
Employers with big employee recognition budgets might be spending more than they need to, in light of new evidence that high-frequency, low-cost programs achieve better engagement and productivity gains.
Dated employee engagement programs are hindering employers' efforts to improve this critical business metric, according to an expert from talent management consultancy, Right Management.
Employers that aren't meeting their productivity goals should take a step back and focus on engagement, according to a study that shows engaged employees are at least three times more likely to support productivity initiatives than their disengaged colleagues, while disengaged workers will actively frustrate the process.
One in two Australian employees think younger workers don't appreciate the knowledge and skills of their older counterparts, according to research that suggests ignoring demographic changes increases the risk of workplace disharmony.
Resilience is the main determinant of workplace success, but HR professionals must ensure their own house is in order before trying to build other employees' strength in this area, warns a specialist.
New research on barriers to career progression has found perceptions about work hours and work/life balance are a significant issue for many employees, but according to engagement specialist Kate Boorer the reality could be far less prohibitive - and it's up to employers to say so.
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.
