Business schools and MBA programs have largely failed to develop the leadership characteristics and skills necessary for organisations to succeed in the future, says neuroleadership expert Silvia Damiano.
Organisations are building some "quick wins" toward their diversity targets by boosting the numbers of senior women in traditionally female-dominated areas of business, but gender diversity experts say they need to broaden their approach in order to make real progress.
High levels of employee motivation don't necessarily translate into better performance, according to engagement experts Mark Royal and Tom Agnew, who say that work-related frustration can compromise engagement even when an employee is enthusiastic about their job.
At HR Daily's recent workforce performance events, Right Management practice leader Rosemarie Dentesano and Freehills senior associate Natalie Spark answered questions on a broad range of performance-related topics. Listen to the full Q&A sessions here.
Employers that rely solely on behavioural-based safety (BBS) programs to avoid accidents and injuries may well find their effectiveness plateaus, according to safety specialists.
Instead of trying to lead creative people, managers should be leading the creativity in people, according to Australian consultant and author, Nigel Collin.
In the best-performing organisations, HR has "just as much say in how the company runs as the person who's running manufacturing, or finance", a conference heard last week.
HR professionals seeking board approval for their ideas should approach the meeting with a strong appreciation for the members' pressing concerns, and address them early, says experienced board director Julie Garland McLellan.
The management behaviours that have the biggest positive impact on employee engagement are rarely measured and monitored, says psychologist and leadership expert, Dr Travis Kemp.
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.
