Shifting its performance management focus from a backwards look at what employees have achieved, to discussing their future goals, is helping to "ignite" performance at Accenture, its HR managing director says.
Employees are concealing their true selves at work, new research shows. Also in this article: the six traits shared by female CEOs; a futurist sets out the top capabilities of tomorrow's workers; and three payroll prosecutions send a warning.
In the wake of an employee's reinstatement after being dismissed for swearing at colleagues, and his CEO's public video condemning bullying behaviour, culture experts agree that senior executives must take the lead in reforming any culture issues.
An employer that sacked a worker for swearing at his colleagues has been ordered to reinstate him, with the Fair Work Commission finding a "plethora" of reasons made his dismissal unfair.
Organisations that focus on increasing diversity without putting effort into inclusion won't achieve a return on their investment, according to experts in the field.
It's crucial for employers to seek a second opinion when relying on social media evidence to take disciplinary action over misuse of sick leave entitlements, a lawyer warns.
Despite significantly more awareness of the value of emotional intelligence in organisations, much confusion still exists about what the concept means, and how to recruit for it, says an organisational psychologist.
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.
