Slight changes in the wording used to describe performance management can make the difference between whether it's perceived as a "weapon" to exit poor performers, or a genuine attempt to develop and retain employees, Accenture's HR leader says.
A three-year leadership development overhaul has helped a major clothing company almost double its employee satisfaction and engagement during the pandemic.
Employers' acceleration of digital transformations is freeing up employees' time to spend on higher-value tasks, but with the unintended consequence of work becoming more difficult and stressful.
A program that helps high performers to gain new knowledge and skills without trying to turn them into leaders is improving project management, stakeholder relationships and engagement at Aon.
HR leaders now have the opportunity to build on the legitimacy they've gained during the crisis, and employers in some industries are already at the forefront with strategic planning, a talent intelligence advisor says.
'Transformational' leaders play an important role in supporting workplace learning and performance, research shows, and a leadership specialist says this approach particularly suits today's challenges.
Workers who proactively engage in career planning and skill development can reduce the stress and career dissatisfaction that comes with job insecurity, new research shows.
After the outbreak both tested and revealed new levels of capability, Western Health's head of HR says it will never go back to its old ways of working.
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.
