Serial bullies are essentially psychopaths, but employers can identify those in their ranks and ensure work environments adequately "constrain" them, an author says.
Despite all the hype, removing annual reviews and ratings has had a questionable impact. The world of work is evolving, and performance management systems are in need of another shake-up - but how? Watch this webcast to learn which new strategies have the most potential to drive performance and how one organisation is changing its approach.
Many employers are relaxing their dress codes to become more relatable to clients and customers, but organisations should consider a few things before scrapping suits and uniforms entirely, HR Daily Community member Shane Koelmeyer says.
An employer was wrong to sack a manager without warning after his team delivered a JK Rowling book a day early, the Fair Work Commission has found, awarding him $50k in compensation.
Learning agility has become the most in-demand skill employers are seeking in candidates, a recruitment specialist says. Meanwhile, medium-sized organisations are urged to find new ways to compete for talent, Korn Ferry has announced the winners of its inaugural engagement awards, and more.
An employer that failed to follow its own work-from-home procedures and provide a remote worker with adequate supervision and feedback has been found liable for her psychological injury.
As more organisations shift from being results-driven to purpose-led, senior HR leaders are best placed to drive the change, two organisational experts say.
At a time when many organisations are focusing on future-proofing their staff with technical skills, one HR professional is choosing to focus on soft skills instead.
Employers that get the best results from their management training programs are those that motivate employees to transfer their new skills to the workplace as soon as possible, research shows.
The Fair Work Commission has chastised a large employer for dismissing an employee over the phone while she was on sick leave, likening its action to "tossing out a dirty rag".
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.
