Two competencies have emerged as must-have traits for HR professionals eager to contribute to their organisations' purpose, according to HR expert Dave Ulrich.
Most HR units lack the "emphatic" understanding of people that's required to drive engagement, and are too "meek" to contribute to the corporate agenda, according to a seasoned practitioner.
Transforming leadership development at KPMG involved asking a lot more of its senior people, meaning the company also had to be clear about what they could stop doing, or risk sabotaging its efforts.
Resilience is a "foundational competency" for strong, sustainable performance and warrants investment, but employers must take a systemic approach to see real results, according to a specialist.
Having a leadership team that commits to overcoming unconscious bias and has a clearly-defined vision for creating an inclusive workplace is crucial to improving gender equality at work, HR professionals say.
HR professionals have a great opportunity to step up as business leaders and increase their influence both in and outside their organisation. Watch this webcast to hear the business case for building a professional brand, specific steps on how to do this, and more.
If HR wants to be "fit for purpose" it should stop playing the role of parents and police, and start re-imagining its relationships with employees, a leading practitioner says.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
