Serial bullies are essentially psychopaths, but employers can identify those in their ranks and ensure work environments adequately "constrain" them, an author says.
Learning agility has become the most in-demand skill employers are seeking in candidates, a recruitment specialist says. Meanwhile, medium-sized organisations are urged to find new ways to compete for talent, Korn Ferry has announced the winners of its inaugural engagement awards, and more.
As more organisations shift from being results-driven to purpose-led, senior HR leaders are best placed to drive the change, two organisational experts say.
Employers are being advised to recruit older workers based on attributes that don't matter to them, potentially hindering efforts to overcome age discrimination, researchers warn. Meanwhile, an increasing number of candidates are seeking part-time work, research has turned a spotlight on the superannuation system's bias against women, and more.
Setting goals is an integral part of an effective coaching conversation, but one critical element is often missing from the discussions, a leadership specialist says.
Having a workplace bullying policy is akin to putting up a wet floor sign, according to a psychologist, whose research shows having a policy doesn't remove the risks that enable bullying to occur in the first place.
Australian organisations are ahead of the game in using workplace technology to drive business performance, according to new research. Meanwhile, a new report says ASX 300 boards need more HR directors, a union has launched a website to name and shame companies that offer illegal pay rates to workers, and more.
A new study warns against placing too much faith in 'blind' recruitment's ability to address hiring biases. Meanwhile, contract HR advisors are in high demand across Australia, employers are still failing to support women through menopause, and more.
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