Organisations that leave employee recognition in the hands of managers, without providing them with any tools or support, risk disengaging their staff, according to a new report.
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.
Continuing instability in the economy means employers are increasingly relying on the incentive component of remuneration to attract and retain staff, says Mercer head of reward Garry Adams.
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.
HR professionals with strong analytical skills, and particularly those working in change management or compensation and benefits, will find it easiest to move into new roles this year, say HR recruitment specialists.
The support HR gives to operational managers can have a significant impact on customer service, and ultimately profits, says Hilton Australasia's regional HR director, Richard Todd.
Understanding just a few key principles of neuroscience can help managers motivate their teams to better performance, says EnHansen Performance senior coach and facilitator, Kristen Hansen.
Employers that fail to address the "trust" issues holding back flexible work adoption will find themselves struggling to attract and retain staff over the coming years, says Sage MicrOpay managing director, Craig Osborne.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
