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.
An employer has been ordered to pay a psychologically injured employee $435k in damages, after a court of appeal found it was vicariously liable for a manager's belittling and harassing workplace behaviour.
Organisations that rely on culture and engagement as their core competitive advantage produce tangible financial results, including growing their revenue faster, exceeding sales targets, and returning greater profits, new research shows.
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Frontline leadership matters most to employees, but it is this area that most lacks HR support, an expert says following a major Australian study finding significant shortfalls in leadership development.
The proportion of business leaders who believe their organisations are ready to address HR skills gaps has increased 30 per cent in the last year, indicating the HR function is finally "turning the corner", according to new research by Deloitte.
HR professionals can gain "kudos" with their organisation's executive team and increase their influence by obtaining external advisory board positions, according to an expert in the field.
When teams perform poorly, organisations should first look at whether they've provided managers with a framework that helps them understand what employees are capable of and willing to do, an HR expert says.
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