An employee's first role as a frontline manager can be exciting and nerve-racking, for not only the new leader but also the organisation. A proper induction gives new leaders the best possible chance to succeed and become productive quickly.
HR professionals excel at building talent but lack financial acumen and business savvy, and must improve their understanding of operational and financial challenges if they want to be more credible, new reports say.
Out-of-work friendships between team members can benefit individuals and the team, but it's professional, not personal, relationships that leaders should foster to build trust, according to Leading Teams partner Tim Ferguson.
Leaders who are personally invested in applying new knowledge to their organisation, even when they are met with criticism, are the key to driving innovation and change in organisations, according to a recent study.
A new study has highlighted the top reasons employees and managers fail to accomplish their intended work. In other research, knowledge and opinions we round up today, an employment lawyer warns against zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies; a data specialist sets ground rules for predictive analytics; and more.
A lack of C-Suite support is hindering HR's efforts to promote more women into leadership roles, according to a specialist, who shares her tips for getting leaders themselves to drive gender parity initiatives.
Leaders can make better decisions for their teams and organisations by listening to their head, their heart and their gut - but according to trainer and coach Stacey Ashley, most have been conditioned to use only one of these resources.
In a webinar on 11 February, learn how to create a tailored induction program that will help newly-promoted employees make the transition from team member to frontline leader. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
When it comes to communicating for influence, whether in a boardroom meeting, presentation or media interview, a few key imperatives maximise impact, says experienced leader Kristina Keneally.
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.
