Motivation to achieve success doesn't necessarily hinge on knowing how that success is measured, but these elements are clearly linked, new workplace research has found.
Employers often seek to reduce burnout risks by offering new wellness perks, but if employees already have too much on their plates, HR should think twice before adding more, a thought leader says.
Employers considered "excellent" when it comes to supporting employees' health can expect productivity gains equating to 30 days per person per year, making the investment a "commercial and strategic imperative", a wellbeing specialist says.
Negative feedback has many problems, but even positive feedback can backfire, according to a leadership specialist who says too much of the latter can have "diminishing returns".
Helping employees feel supported to adapt to change is one of the key ways employers can drive up their engagement levels in the coming year, a workplace expert says.
Common performance management practices, which are traditionally framed as being 'positive' for productivity, can negatively impact employees' wellbeing, new research has found.
Employers that take the time to "onboard" their AI tools will be far more likely to realise productivity gains than those taking an approach of "just roll it out and see what happens", a business intelligence specialist says.
Performance management is set to become less HR-centric, more continuous, and more cross-functional, according to an authority on KPIs who foresees employers using unprecedented amounts of data to make people decisions.
Leaders can ask themselves five questions at the start of the day to "prime" their brains for maximum productivity, according to a business psychologist.
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.
