Most new CHROs have come from outside the organisation, and those appointed internally are less likely to be promoted to the C-suite, according to a new report that lays blames on a lack of senior HR succession planning.
A chief people officer's role as a trusted advisor increasingly includes working "in lockstep" with the board, making these leaders a strong fit for CEO roles.
ANZ is piloting a highly-targeted program to improve diversity in its leadership roles, and feedback so far suggests employers shouldn't "underestimate the power of feeling invested in".
Ambiguity around "what good looks like" in middle management is an issue for many organisations, but a respected HR authority has come up with a "definitive standard" for these leaders.
Strategic workforce planning is a top-five HR priority for the year ahead, but few organisations have mastered it, and many still don't know where to start, according to a specialist in the field.
One in two Australian workers have experienced imposter syndrome at work, providing further incentive for managers to foster psychological safety in their teams, a coach says.
ANZ is exceeding its own goals and achieving above-average retention using a set of programs specifically targeted at supporting and developing "alternative" talent pipelines.
Design software company Canva has transformed how it articulates its value to current and prospective employees, after conducting an EVP overhaul with four key themes.
Institutionalisation becomes a risk with long-tenured employees, so it's important to actively promote "happy dissent", an experienced people leader says.
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.