Personality profiling, 360-degree assessments and workshops all "have their place in the training game", but according to leadership expert Richard Maloney, investing in these initiatives can be like cleaning a dirty fish, only to return it to a dirty pond.
Many male-dominated organisations believe they are meritocracies, when this is patently not true, says Diana Ryall, CEO and founder of Xplore for Success, and former Apple Australia managing director.
As the glamorous overseas posting becomes a thing of the past, with perks like fully-serviced accommodation and round-the-clock childcare disappearing, employers need to consider what kinds of benefits maximise the employee experience in an environment of cost-containment, according to Mercer Investments financial advice team leader George Mileski.
Employers are expecting the least engaged cohort in their organisations - new leaders - to engage others, yet are failing to equip them for the task, a Hay Group expert has warned.
HR professionals need to "get strategic sooner", according to global research that found three in four HR professionals are either not involved in the strategic planning process, or are asked to develop talent plans after strategic planning has commenced.
Employees with Asian backgrounds are well represented in entry and mid-level jobs in Australian businesses, but struggle to be seen as leadership material, according to new research by Diversity Council Australia.
Employees making the transition from team member to team leader don't just need new skills, they need a new mindset, according to Hay Group partner Heleen Cocu.
HR professionals need to take seriously the criticisms business leaders make of their role and find better metrics to demonstrate the value they create, says Campbell Fisher, managing partner of workplace relations specialist FCB Group.
Are the new leaders in your organisation receiving enough support? Do they know exactly what's expected of them, and do they have the skills and tools they need to perform in their roles? Watch this webcast to understand how to transition and support leaders at all levels.
Middle managers complain they are increasingly turning to the internet rather than their HR department when making important employee management decisions, new research by Hay Group has found.
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.
