The prospect of employee turnover that's too low is something "very few organisations have had to even think about", but concern appears to be growing among employers, an HR advisory leader says.
Just under half of HR professionals are able to take regular breaks and only 48% can "effectively switch off from work to make time for rest", according to new research.
The challenge of accurately measuring people-related practices remains a significant hurdle for organisations, and new research suggests the risk of basing strategic decisions on faulty data has driven some executives to ask, 'why bother?'.
Some 75% of managers are now experiencing stress and burnout, with over half spending up to five hours per week providing emotional support to their teams, according to new research.
Managers are feeling overwhelmed and ill-equipped to support team members through challenging life events, but employers can take some relatively simple steps to alleviate this, a workplace expert says.
"Brilliant" employees who behave like jerks can no longer be a "protected species"; it's time to stop promoting them and start exiting them, a workplace lawyer says.
HR systems that capture information and make decisions about employees' performance will only improve motivation and productivity if people understand why they are being monitored, new research shows.
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.
