A new ruling shows the Fair Work Ombudsman and courts won't hesitate to hold directors and officers personally accountable for workplace law breaches, and might even go "out of their way" to do so, a lawyer warns.
Spending time on lazy and underperforming employees at the expense of paying attention to more talented ones is the management attribute that most frustrates employees, according to an engagement expert.
Beyond mere resilience, 'grit' helps employees persevere with long-term goals, and leaders can build it in their teams using a few key strategies, a positive psychology specialist says.
Employees with high emotional intelligence (EI) have better working relationships and take less unplanned leave, according to a study that says it's time employers "harness EI on the front line".
Nearly one in two managers believe their leadership skills are at best average, according to new research. Meanwhile, the drop in Australian cities' cost of living is "good news" for employers; LinkedIn has announced which employers are the most attractive; and more.
Leaders can learn "very valuable things" from their employees and competitors by changing the way they approach interactions, according to an executive communication coach.
A "simple but not simplistic" way to build resilience is for leaders to regularly check in with their employees and ask one question, a leadership specialist says.
Transformational change efforts that require an organisation to push against the tide of its culture are "pointless", according to two experts who say all change initiatives should leverage cultural strengths.
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.
