One of the most "high-impact productivity tools" available to employees is sleep, according to a global executive who successfully shifted from being sleep-deprived and "always on" to sleeping for longer and being "intentionally on".
Employees' perceptions of their employers' intentions in offering wellbeing initiatives play a big part in shaping the programs' outcomes, according to new research.
SMART goals, five-year plans, KPIs and performance reviews all aim to keep a leader's eyes "locked on a finish line", but they don't lead to personal growth, a leadership coach says.
A study examining discretionary payment decision-making suggests that women need to achieve high outcomes to receive bonuses, but men can expect bonuses for low outcomes if evaluators hold them in high regard.
Gen-AI tools are able to "turbocharge" workplace relations issues, making it imperative for employers to maintain consistent and compliant policies and practices, according to a lawyer.
Most HR practitioners want their employee surveys to return positive findings, but if all the feedback is good, it suggests a problem with trust in the organisation, a specialist says.
A major review has largely rejected arguments that the Closing Loopholes reforms have had "unintended consequences" for employers, however it recommends that clearer guidance should be developed as a priority, to reduce uncertainty and complexity.
The upside is clear when AI makes teams more productive, but leadership experts are warning of bottlenecks shifting, and managers "drowning in decisions".
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.
