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New managers are feeling overwhelmed in their roles, but connections, rather than competencies, are largely to blame, according to a development specialist.

• "Culture of development" retains employees
  
• Who's moving in HR and IR?

A growing company is taking a unique approach to retention, with a program that rewards and develops key talent but with a chief focus on those who "protect the organisation's DNA".

Some of the behavioural traits that get employees promoted to management roles are now causing attrition in their teams, a leadership specialist warns.

• Organisations facing ultimatum amid declining engagement
  
• Office dogs an "unexpected mechanism for connection"
  
• Tech employers devote a day to upskilling

Five trends are differentiating leading organisations this year, but being "relatable" is the thread that connects them all, new research shows.

Against a backdrop of escalating pressures and workplace complaints, equipping managers to handle performance and other issues more effectively will help lessen the likelihood of claims, a lawyer says.

Mentors of the same gender are more beneficial to women rising up through leadership ranks, a development specialist says.

• Employee burnout hits a new peak
  
• Which companies are the best for career growth?
  
• New HR tech developments

"Gifting" employees with coaching from day one instead of using it reactively is alleviating some key "pain points" for employers, an expert says.