Employers often seek to reduce burnout risks by offering new wellness perks, but if employees already have too much on their plates, HR should think twice before adding more, a thought leader says.
Gaps in employee collaboration, skill requirements, and technology are thwarting a much-needed "reset" after the pandemic, but HR can close them with a few simple steps.
HR "can't just be consulting" when it comes to workplace change; it needs to be leading, a people experience specialist says. Meanwhile employers should expect unfinished projects to be "the norm" at the end of the year, research shows.
People investments are business investments, and 2025 is the year to finally make it clear that investing in people, and the systems and processes that support them, is not "a generous act", a workplace expert says.
When attempting to connect leaders, managers and employees to a culture change project, it's important for HR to use a different "love language" for each group, according to a respected advisor.
There should be no compulsory arbitration of flexible work disputes, and employers should have a longer timeframe to respond to requests when "exceptional circumstances" exist, according to the Australian Industry Group.
Many employees are now rushing to meet year-end targets while juggling holiday preparations and family commitments, and if they don't pace themselves, their health and work will both suffer, a wellness specialist says.
Employers considered "excellent" when it comes to supporting employees' health can expect productivity gains equating to 30 days per person per year, making the investment a "commercial and strategic imperative", a wellbeing specialist says.
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.
