Business leaders are far less confident than HR professionals about the strength of their organisation's talent practices, according to a new report from management consultancy Hay Group.
Male workplace leaders who believe gender diversity initiatives are unfair to men need some "attitude restructuring and a dose of reality", says experienced executive Avril Henry.
Employees who achieve fantastic results at a cost to those around them tend to have managers who let them get away with it, causing bigger problems for HR down the track, according to employment lawyer Rod Collinson.
Leaders can build stronger, more cohesive teams by incorporating six key behaviours into their interactions, and by changing their habits, can help people do more with less, according to neuroscientist and business consultant Dr Jenny Brockis.
Involving employees in decision making has known benefits, but not every decision warrants consultation, and leaders should be strategic when asking for input, according to change management specialist and coach Donna Meredith.
Businesses are mostly blind to the fact that a very small percentage of top-performing employees are responsible for a very large proportion of their overall output, according to a talent assessment expert.
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.
