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Too many people leaders are feeling overwhelmed by the task of helping team members navigate challenging life events, a new report shows.

Adding a mental health officer to an organisation's c-suite is a fast and effective path to integrating wellbeing initiatives and building a psychologically safe environment, a psychologist says.

Leaders must regularly make time to step back from their daily work to discern where they need to stop pushing, and where they should persevere, according to a change consultant.

Harvard University research shows six distinct leadership styles (or 'shoes') can be effective in workplaces, but leaders tend not to make use of the full range. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand the six shoes leaders can wear to lead well, and how to identify the best pair for any given situation.

Employers tend to conflate diversity and inclusion, and this is hindering innovation, according to an academic.

HR leaders have historically been "really poor" at developing a professional brand and using it to wield influence, and now is the perfect time to change this, according to a leadership expert.

An employer's transparent approach to communication and its commitment to psychological safety has led it to an "open management philosophy", its people leader says.

Silos and stereotypes are compromising employers' ability to attract, retain and utilise expert talent, but small, inexpensive changes can make a big difference, new research suggests.

Employers say they want to have women in leadership positions, but they also go "AWOL" when women are affected by perimenopause or menopause, advocates say.

As burnout continues to impact workplaces, it's more important than ever for leaders to be positive role models and "guard" their own wellbeing.