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.
Employers should keep in mind that a moderate amount of stress at work is better than none at all, and even use stress to motivate employees, according to an academic.
More stringent performance management processes are set to drive an increase in bullying and discrimination complaints this year, warns an employment lawyer.
Creating a high-performance organisation requires HR professionals to become "obsessive" about driving the change they want to see, advises an HR executive.
The decision to replace annual performance discussions that people dread with better quality and more frequent conversations might be an easy one for employers to make, but achieving genuine change could be much more difficult, according to an expert.
Employers that dismiss the impact of personality on performance are making a big mistake, according to a behavioural strategist who says performance can be radically improved through an awareness of innate behavioural patterns.
It's no secret HR professionals are passionate about people, but what they need to become is passionate about people performance, says an L&D specialist.
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.
After years of legislative and regulatory changes, employers' key compliance challenges continue to shift and evolve. Attend this webinar to catch up on recent developments and their HR implications, preparing you and your organisation for what lies ahead.
