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Leading employers are enjoying a surge in employee performance and productivity thanks to the application of employee assessments at both the recruitment and post-hire phases, according to a new report from Aberdeen Group.

Employees often resist mentoring and disagree with feedback after an initial, more passive phase, but mentors shouldn't abandon them, according to psychologist and executive coach Gavin Freeman.

The role of a manager - like a sports coach - has to shift from "setting the rules" for an inexperienced employee to one of empowering them to take responsibility for how their job is done, says psychologist Gavin Freeman.

One of the most common mistakes businesses make - particularly in a downturn - is to distribute remuneration evenly across their workforce, according to researcher Erik Berggren.

The volatile economy makes it crucial that employers consider whether their compliance program is up-to-date and appropriate for the current market, according to lawyer Randal Dennings.

Failing to measure the impact of training is one of 12 common mistakes employers make when spending money on leadership development, according to employee engagement expert, James Adonis.

A reward and recognition overhaul has cut employee turnover in half at a global technology giant - "virtually overnight" - its HR vice president told delegates at a Sydney seminar this week.

Now is the time to give top priority to strategic talent management, because the economic uncertainty provides opportunities for smart organisations to grow, human capital advisors say.

Now is the wrong time to stop investing in people development and, according to human capital expert Anthony Sork, there are four compelling reasons why.

With members of Generation Y expected to work in as many as 29 jobs over the course of their careers, organisations must implement a "learning and development culture" if they have any hope of retaining or attracting talented staff.