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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.

It is not possible - or even ideal - to engage every employee in an organisation, says Chandler Macleod principal consultant, Julian Tatton.

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.

The correlation between engagement and performance is so well established that HR managers shouldn't find it difficult to gain top-level support for their initiatives, says Hilti managing director Jan Pacas.

When an organisation's leadership changes, HR professionals should seize the opportunity to become a strategic partner, says workforce strategist Stephen Walker.