Performance discussions should be a natural, regular part of everyday conversations between managers and their subordinates, says author and academic Dr Tim Baker.
A Westpac manager who crossed the line between assisting an employee with personal and performance issues entered "dangerous territory", a South Australian Court has found.
Innovation is a buzzword appearing on most corporate websites and reports, but, just like "quality", "corporate governance" and "customer service", many companies will fail at it, says management consultant and author, Jonar Nader.
Employers who are wary of unfair dismissal claims should consider paying off poor performers - provided the pay-off remains confidential, says Freehills lawyer Natalie Spark.
Employers spend too much time trying to fix their employees' "weaknesses", when they should really shift focus to capitalise on their strengths, says management consultant and author, David Rendall.
Overloading employees with multiple processes and accountabilities can actually make them less accountable, says Rosemary Howard of the University of NSW.
Today's workplace is full of distractions, and employees who are bored or underworked are often the most susceptible, says David Fox, principal of The HR Practise.
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