The world's most influential HR practitioner outlined the direct relationship between how employees feel, and investor confidence in their company, at the AHRI 2011 National Convention last week.
Three in five line managers think the HR function at their organisation actually limits their ability to achieve business goals, according to research which suggests many HR managers still lack the respect of their colleagues.
An understanding of left-brain/right-brain research can be a useful tool for anyone who manages talent, says Adaps organisational psychologist Joshua Wood.
Australia's most productive companies are so concerned about organisational values that they are willing to turn down highly qualified candidates if they don't "fit into the company culture", according to a new Profiles International report.
Organisations that fail to adapt to advancing technology will be "buffeted by the forces of change" and, ultimately, left behind, says author and futurist Ross Dawson.
Whether a manager will persevere with a business relationship in the face of adversity can be predicted by examining three key conditions that will influence their behaviour, according to research from Amsterdam's VU University.
Employers' commitment to gender equity is "heavier on rhetoric than action", but with the Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner calling for 40 per cent of senior positions to be filled by women within five years, corporate Australia is "on notice", says AHRI national president Peter Wilson.
According to a recent Australia Institute study, millions of workers "donate" unpaid overtime to their employers on a regular basis - but employees who work longer don't necessarily work harder, warns RMIT professor of employment relations Dr Sandra Jones.
Employers that want their staff to be creative, strategic and effective must understand the thinking processes that lead to success, and be careful not to stifle them, says neuroleadership expert Silvia Damiano.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
