What constitutes work-life balance for one worker won't be balance for another, according to author and doctor Adam Fraser, who says that imposing a generic idea of balance on employees will only make them feel judged.
HR professionals need to consider three levels of integration to ensure people strategies are aligned to clear business outcomes, says experienced HR executive, Frank Kennedy.
The 14 organisations awarded "Best Employer" status this year have, on average, 79 per cent of their workforce engaged, and distinguish themselves from other employers with five key practices, according to Aon Hewitt's James Rutherford.
As employers restructure their organisations to take advantage of global markets, HR managers will need to lead and shape the agenda around change, talent and global operations, according to Deloitte Consulting partner Kate McDonald.
Organisations should include a balance of young and old managers in their decision-making processes, says Monash professor James Sarros, whose research shows workers in different age groups bring different types of intelligence to the table.
Networks and communities are not the Holy Grail when it comes to generating, sharing and implementing ideas throughout an organisation, research shows.
The evidence is "unequivocal" that setting targets for senior leaders on recruitment and retention of women will help improve gender diversity at work, according to a Gender Equality Project report released yesterday.
A pressing need for "a stronger, deeper leadership pipeline" is nearly universal, but according to Deloitte's latest human capital report, some leadership development programs actually slow down development and heighten retention risks.
Measuring participant satisfaction with coaching, training and development programs gives an employer no indication whatsoever of whether they deliver return on investment, says neuroscientist Dr Stan Rodski.
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