In order to be personally effective and have business impact, HR managers must master six key competencies, according to a new book based on 25 years' worth of global research into the HR profession.
An understanding of how individuals make decisions is a valuable tool for HR professionals struggling to get support for workplace initiatives, according to psychologist and executive coach, Dr Grant Robertson.
Even the best leaders have weaknesses, but whether it's a lack of creativity or a problem with public speaking, many of them can be overcome - and the solution is disarmingly simple, says EnHansen Performance senior coach and facilitator, Kristen Hansen.
Organisations seeking to avoid sexual harassment scandals should rely not on policy or procedure to change their culture, but on the behaviour of their leaders, says Professor Julie Zetler of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Macquarie University.
HR professionals need to consider three levels of integration to ensure people strategies are aligned to clear business outcomes, says experienced HR executive, Frank Kennedy.
Three distinct barriers are holding back progress in diversity initiatives in Australia, but HR professionals can take steps to break them down, according to Mercer's head of leadership, diversity and learning solutions for Asia Pacific, Alison Tickner.
Executives who are encouraged to pursue personal interests are more resilient to stress and achieve greater results as leaders, a briefing heard yesterday.
Organisations should include a balance of young and old managers in their decision-making processes, says Monash professor James Sarros, whose research shows workers in different age groups bring different types of intelligence to the table.
Offering leadership programs that suit diverse learning styles and preferences doesn't have to be expensive, says a regional lead of learning and development at Google.
A major project such as a business restructure or system implementation could be a great opportunity for an existing manager to try something new - but it could also spell disaster, according to Vantage Performance managing director Richard Dunks.
Some employers have successfully stepped up to the task of managing psychosocial safety, but in many other workplaces, initiatives are falling flat. Join us for an HR Daily webinar to understand what's holding back progress in this critical space and how to move forward.
