Employers with big employee recognition budgets might be spending more than they need to, in light of new evidence that high-frequency, low-cost programs achieve better engagement and productivity gains.
An employer's restrained approach to disciplining a worker was "commendable", the Fair Work Commission has ruled, while noting courts are more often "critical and sometimes scathing" of HR practices.
HR professionals can improve employee engagement and productivity using "positive psychology" in the workplace in three specific ways, according to an expert.
An employee who under-performed for several years and was "apathetic" about his job has been awarded compensation, after his dismissal was found to be warranted, but poorly handled.
Resilience is the main determinant of workplace success, but HR professionals must ensure their own house is in order before trying to build other employees' strength in this area, warns a specialist.
Contrary to popular wisdom, encouraging staff to increase their distractions can actually improve productivity and reduce the risk of burnout, says a performance coach.
Instead of expecting workers to be "firing on all cylinders" the moment they return from the summer break, employers should try to keep January fun, says engagement and performance expert Kate Boorer.
In a decision that contains useful guidance for HR professionals on when "undesirable" management behaviour is also "unreasonable", the Fair Work Commission has ruled that displaying intolerance or low-level anger towards a worker does not necessarily constitute bullying.
Working towards the right kinds of goals can help change perceptions that HR is just another business cost centre, says performance expert Terry Reynolds.
This year has been an exceptionally challenging one for HR professionals. The new anti-bullying jurisdiction kicked off; social media evolution outpaced the development of associated workplace policies and responses; and there was no shortage of new case law on everything from unfair dismissal to restraint clauses.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
