One vital element of effective performance management is largely ignored by organisations, perhaps explaining why so many struggle to achieve a high-performance culture, says University of Canberra Professor Deborah Blackman.
Organisational success in the future will hinge on HR's ability to move away from a traditional, segmented approach to people management, and connect human capital decisions with business strategy, says Hay Group's Head of Consulting in Australia, Anand Shankaran.
Engagement is a "one size fits one" concept, so one of the most important things employers can do to boost engagement levels is know their employees, an HR Daily webinar heard yesterday.
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.
