The cultural shortcomings Westpac recently admitted to remain all too common among employers that loudly proclaim a commitment to trust, openness and collaboration, according to a workplace expert.
Organisations can no longer stay quiet on contentious societal issues, as key stakeholders including employees expect them to take a stance, research shows.
Self-awareness is the "beating heart" of effective leadership, and requires a willingness to identify and act upon leaders' blind spots, says a management expert.
Allowing employees to self-select their projects and teams has helped keep engagement levels high through a period of growth and change, according to executives at one of Australia's fastest-growing companies.
While everyone now agrees that emotional intelligence is important, many employers are yet to act on that knowledge in ways that truly benefit their workplace. This HR Daily Premium webcast outlines applications of successful emotional intelligence programs; practical takeaways for HR and managers; and more.
Westpac has acknowledged a range of cultural shortcomings - including a tendency to overcomplication, conflating responsibility and accountability, and failing to prioritise learning - in a new report.
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.
