One of the biggest mistakes employers can make at salary review time is "trying to give something to everyone", says Aon Hewitt head of reward products, Rachael Finnemore.
Mentors with intimidating levels of power can discourage mentees from saying anything meaningful, and often have to work hard at "disarming" themselves, according to AHRI president Peter Wilson, who spent two years researching the topic.
Research into s*xual-orientation discrimination shows there are "very good reasons why the Australian corporate closet is still full", says an academic.
The Federal Parliament's inquiry into workplace bullying reports that improving workplace culture is "the greatest investment that can be made" toward eliminating the problem, and advocates management targets for encouraging positive workplace behaviour.
A manager's role in facilitating flexible work practices is of critical importance, according to a new Australian Institute of Management (AIM) white paper, which says not all managers will be equipped to deal with the challenges involved.
An employee's ability to predict their work hours is vital for planning life outside of the office, but according to a recent report, more than two million Australians have little or no idea what time they'll finish each day.
Understanding unconscious bias in the workplace - and taking steps to address it - can lead to more effective and adaptive decision-making, according to a new report from Melbourne Business School's Centre for Ethical Leadership.
Industrial relations systems can help to increase workplace productivity, but according to Professor Ray Markey of Macquarie University's Faculty of Business and Economics, a positive work environment is far more likely to have an impact.
Leadership development has for too long been focused on individual leaders, ignoring the impact of context and networks, says a leadership expert and researcher, who makes suggestions for its future.
HR professionals should ensure that leaders appointed to cross-cultural teams possess specific competencies now known to affect success in these roles, says Right Management regional general manager, Bridget Beattie.
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.
