One vital element of effective performance management is largely ignored by organisations, perhaps explaining why so many struggle to achieve a high-performance culture, says University of Canberra Professor Deborah Blackman.
HR professionals can reduce costs, waste and friction in their organisations by fostering "alliance" relationships between departments, according to HR consultant and author Graham Winter.
The 14 organisations awarded "Best Employer" status this year have, on average, 79 per cent of their workforce engaged, and distinguish themselves from other employers with five key practices, according to Aon Hewitt's James Rutherford.
In order to turn a good company into a great company, business leaders must be prepared to relinquish control, leave their egos at the door, and share their mistakes as well as their successes, says TRC Group director Simon Moss.
In a case that contains some important lessons for employers, the dismissal of an under-performing worker accused of misconduct has been upheld by Fair Work Australia, despite claims his performance had started to improve and his misconduct was "an honest mistake".
Business managers should be encouraged to "own" remuneration decisions, but they often need lots of training and prompting before they do, say two HR leaders.
One of the many things employers should do before moving to dismiss someone is check the restraint and confidentiality clauses in their employment contract, says employment lawyer Brad Swebeck.
Employers that don't tick all the right boxes prior to dismissing someone are more likely to face an unfair dismissal, adverse action or other claim, says Hicksons partner Brad Swebeck.
HR Daily Premium presentation, he covers the factors to consider in relation to:
the nature of your business;
the circumstances of the proposed dismissal;
policies, procedures and contractual issues;
disciplinary, misconduct and performance-related dismissals;
Organisations that plan professional development without consulting the individuals it targets should not expect great results, says coach Robyn Creed.
Many organisational vision statements are unrealistic, but the best ones have a direct impact on engagement, performance and productivity, according to author Nicholas Barnett.
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.
