Instead of viewing bullying as an "employee relationship issue", HR professionals should consider how their organisational design might be contributing to the problem, says change expert Sheryle Moon.
An increasing number of Australian employers recognise the business value of a diverse workforce, but most are implementing strategies that neglect a key cohort, says Australian Network on Disability CEO, Suzanne Colbert.
A US employer that refused to make assumptions about what people with disability can and can't do – and was willing to see them fail if it meant giving them a chance to succeed – has dramatically improved the diversity of its workforce and reaped unexpected benefits along the way.
Imminent changes to the 457-visa system will create more work for HR in terms of establishing the "genuineness" of their need for overseas workers, according to employment lawyer Fiona Inverarity.
It might be a tough year for HR professionals on the employment market, with organisations becoming much more particular about the hard and soft skills they're seeking in the practitioners they bring on board, says HR recruitment specialist Marisa Iuculano.
Job-hunting executives are starting to "see past the dollar signs" and have "deeper conversations" about what their prospective employers can offer, according to Lee Hecht Harrison strategic client partner Ross Heron, who says opportunities and experiences can be just as enticing as financial incentives.
Employers will need to be more vigilant about checking the visa status of their workers, with new legislation making it much easier for the government to prosecute non-compliant companies, according to an immigration law specialist.
This year, the war for talent will increasingly focus on specific skills and individuals, says Futurestep Asia Pacific CEO Tim Nelson, who warns there won't be enough high performers to go around.
Understanding unconscious bias in the workplace - and taking steps to address it - can lead to more effective and adaptive decision-making, according to a new report from Melbourne Business School's Centre for Ethical Leadership.
Failed hiring decisions are far more often related to cultural fit than skills, but employers continue to largely ignore this important aspect of recruitment, an HR event heard recently.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
