A star employee's resignation can trigger a "highly personal reaction" from their manager, so HR has a real challenge in preventing behaviours that can hinder a smooth transition, employment lawyers say.
HR professionals should make potential career pathways clearly visible and ensure managers regularly discuss transfer options to maximise engagement levels, two HR specialists say.
The most successful leaders understand the mechanics of their own brains and how to engineer change within themselves, according to a neuroleadership expert.
In a case that reinforces the importance of addressing underperformance early, an employee who didn't realise her performance was jeopardising her job until it was too late has successfully claimed she was unfairly dismissed.
Employers might be required to restore leave taken by workers as a result of bullying, the FWC says. Meanwhile, learn what successful social media policies and performance management systems entail; how many people would take a pay cut to work from home; and more.
HR can stem unwanted attrition in their organisations by implementing systems to identify employees who are "ready for the next challenge", according to a talent management expert.
Out-of-work friendships between team members can benefit individuals and the team, but it's professional, not personal, relationships that leaders should foster to build trust, according to Leading Teams partner Tim Ferguson.
Organisations considering a shift away from traditional performance management processes risk alienating and losing their high performers, an HR director warns.
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.
