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.
Senior executives are overlooking and underrating a key ingredient for business success, according to a new report that investigates the value of imagination in a corporate setting, including its impact on revenue.
Providing certain "perks" - like parental leave, L&D opportunities and flexible work - is unlikely to improve an organisation's engagement levels because employees now expect them as the norm, according to a new report.
Neuroscience principles that help elite athletes perform at their peak are proving successful in business settings to improve work performance and reduce the impact of stress, says neuroleadership specialist Kristen Hansen.
One of the biggest differences between top-performing HR departments and "laggards" is the ability to demonstrate the impact talent management has on the business, according to a recent report on human capital management trends.
Changing the language organisations use to describe flexible work will help remove some of the stigma that it is only for mothers, and allow it to become "mainstream", Diversity Council Australia says.
HR professionals with strong analytical skills, and particularly those working in change management or compensation and benefits, will find it easiest to move into new roles this year, say HR recruitment specialists.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
