Employers can gain an edge over their competition by focusing on two productivity drivers that many organisations largely ignore: internal mobility and workspace design, say experts in these fields.
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.
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.
