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Many employees don't actually understand what drives them, and chase achievements at the expense of their core needs, a leadership coach says.

The onus will be on leaders to "show their work" this year, with the best celebrated for providing greater transparency into the 'why' behind decisions and company strategy, according to an HR specialist.

The amount of effort workplaces put into supporting employees affected by domestic and family violence is highly linked to their proportion of female leaders, new research shows. Meanwhile another study shows which types of DFV supports and programs employees value most.

Building HR strategy has never been more difficult than in the current climate, but by mobilising employees to play a more active role from the start, HR can save money, gain buy-in, and reduce turnover, an expert says.

A health and community services organisation whose busy leaders struggle to "down tools" for development has achieved a 100% approval rating on a program designed for new and emerging leaders.

Younger workers have been the largest beneficiaries of pay rises this year, while older generations are also being overlooked in other key ways, according to research released today.

HR professionals play an important part in caring for their organisation's people, but they could be more intentional about looking after themselves, according to an expert who warns a "perfect storm" is brewing.

Today's leaders have been facing two pandemics: COVID and a "cultural virus" characterised by "our individual and collective willingness" to ignore and distort facts, authors say.

The fundamental skills required for effective leadership haven't changed in the past 20 years, but some are now critical, according to an academic who urges leaders and employers to prioritise four "Cs".

Succession planning remains a low priority among Australian employers, despite job mobility hitting a peak this year.