Bullying investigations often uncover new allegations in the course of interviewing respondents, so employers must ensure they take steps to avoid "scope creep", an experienced investigator warns.
Demand for HR professionals with skills in change management and business strategy is increasing in all major cities across Australia, according to HR recruiters.
Employers with training and policies on domestic violence must go a step further and address the workplace practices that perpetuate gender inequality, or remain part of the problem, warns an expert.
HR professionals can gain "kudos" with their organisation's executive team and increase their influence by obtaining external advisory board positions, according to an expert in the field.
Nearly all HR professionals know health and wellbeing is important to employees, yet dangerously assume that it's not a factor in their decision to stay or leave an organisation, new research shows.
Even great communicators can struggle during difficult conversations. Do you know how to take back control of a discussion that has become heated, unpredictable and potentially volatile?
When teams perform poorly, organisations should first look at whether they've provided managers with a framework that helps them understand what employees are capable of and willing to do, an HR expert says.
A strong brand doesn't always make it easier to recruit the right people, according to an HR leader whose company is running novel programs to raise awareness of its opportunities.
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.
