Leaders can learn "very valuable things" from their employees and competitors by changing the way they approach interactions, according to an executive communication coach.
A new report has outlined how technology and artificial intelligence will affect HR in future workplaces, while another explains which jobs will be most affected. Meanwhile, an inquiry has recommended portable long service leave be established; a report has found organisations are failing to differentiate their employer brands; and more.
A raft of new tribunal decisions are instructive for employers on how to manage bullying complaints and handle disciplinary action following employee misconduct.
A "simple but not simplistic" way to build resilience is for leaders to regularly check in with their employees and ask one question, a leadership specialist says.
Using 'contextual' data when recruiting can uncover top candidates who would otherwise slip through the cracks of a traditional selection process, researchers have found.
Small examples of dishonesty can "spiral into corruption" if left unchecked, and a workplace culture of silence will help it happen, according to HR Daily Community member Harriet Stacey.
An employer has discovered a big downside to converting its casual and on-hire workers to permanent: a marked increase in workers' compensation claims, according to its general manager of HR support.
Fostering workplace inclusion through language will always be an ongoing process, and employers that fail to change their definitions of "normal" language could be damaging culture and productivity, a diversity expert warns.
Employers can't rely on any general principle to dismiss employees for reputational damage, so those without an explicit policy requiring workers to act consistently with their good reputation could be taking a significant risk, a lawyer warns.
Discussing employees' workloads during monthly check-ins is just one simple way employers can prevent mental illness hampering productivity and performance, according to a workplace lawyer.
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.
