It's possible for managers to listen to employees' problems without taking responsibility for solving them, but many instead opt for EAP referrals, with some unwanted consequences.
New Microsoft research has identified key challenges to hybrid work success, with the organisation setting "etiquette" guidelines for its virtual meetings to address some of them.
Collaboration, network-building and incidental learning are key focus areas for Accenture as it navigates balancing employees' flexibility expectations with their leaders' desire for more office time.
The amount of effort that leaders invest in relationships now will determine how well their teams perform, but they must "make a conscious decision around creating time and space", says a leadership expert.
Employers alone can't respond to the shift in what employees now want from work, and meeting expectations will require legislators to step in, a briefing heard this week.
The different ways in which employees return to workplaces is likely to impact diversity and inclusion progress as some employees become less "visible", says an expert.
Having experienced "extreme" flexibility during the pandemic, a new generation of employees is emerging, with people typically aligning with one of five personas, new research shows.
Trial periods and clearly measurable KPIs for employees wanting to work in more flexible ways will be crucial as these expectations increase, an HR leader says.
Organisations are now focusing heavily on providing flexibility, but choice and innovation are also critical to success in the future of work, according to a transformation expert.
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.
