Should an employer provide allegations to workers accused of misconduct before meeting with them? When should employers become involved in misconduct that occurs outside of work? Who should receive a copy of an investigation report? These and more questions are answered in this Q&A.
Eliminating performance reviews isn't the only option for organisations that don't feel this process is delivering results, according to an HR leader from a company that has found an alternate route.
Massive Open Online Courses are an ideal solution for employers with geographically fragmented workforces that need access to training any time, anywhere, according to the HR director of a company pioneering the use of MOOCs for workplace learning and development.
Three in four employers required to report on gender metrics still fail to conduct a pay gap analysis, according to a report card identifying areas that are "ripe for action".
Workplace flexibility and countering stereotypes are both crucial to move more working mothers into executive roles, but women also need to help themselves and each other to force change, says a top HR manager.
In a webinar on 29 October, learn which adjustments to your performance management program are most likely to give your organisation a competitive edge, and how to implement them. Premium members should click through to request a complimentary pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
Leaders' expectations dictate the level of performance they will receive from direct reports, so someone who isn't liked by the boss has an immediate disadvantage. There are, however, ways for managers and subordinates to overcome their personal differences, leadership specialists say.
Two employees who lost more than 2,000 hours in sick leave credits after their publicly owned employer became a private entity have failed to convince a commission that their employment was merely "transferred", and their accruals should have been, too.
Long-serving employees with valuable knowledge and experience are sometimes reluctant to share it, but one "extremely powerful" question encourages keen cooperation, according to knowledge transfer expert Catriona Byrne.
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.
