Despite a prevailing desire for work-life balance, new research shows few Australian employees are taking advantage of flexible work options. Part of the problem could be that while flexible work is widely offered, most employers have not formalised their arrangements.
The 70:20:10 leadership development model - a "near-universal planning edict" in the HR world - is inaccurate, inappropriate and outdated, according to new report from The Conference Board and DDI.
HR managers who are struggling to secure budget to achieve their goals should quantify the dollar cost of not executing their strategy, and present a business case from a risk perspective, says Aon Hewitt managing director of people risk, Robyn Perkins.
The job market is finally improving for HR practitioners, especially those who can demonstrate commercial acumen, but HR salaries across Australia are expected to remain stagnant in 2015.
Leadership development was the biggest challenge for HR professionals this year, but taking steps now will ensure it isn't a recurring theme in 2015, according to new research.
Smartphones can be a major source of distraction for employees, and frustration for employers, but they can also be a highly effective tool for "bite-sized" learning and coaching, says Saba senior director Charles DeNault.
Employers can reduce the productivity losses associated with mental illness and improve employees' health through a five-step plan for mentally healthy workplaces, according to new research.
The top companies for leaders do six things differently to others, setting a new benchmark for the practices considered highly effective, research shows.
Leaders should use "good old-fashioned discussions" - not employee surveys - to close the gap between what they think motivates staff and what actually does, says leadership expert Andrew Henderson.
Leadership and management styles that encourage constructive thinking can improve employees' work satisfaction and personal effectiveness, advises leadership expert Shaun McCarthy.
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.
