Leaders can build stronger, more cohesive teams by incorporating six key behaviours into their interactions, and by changing their habits, can help people do more with less, according to neuroscientist and business consultant Dr Jenny Brockis.
Employees facing criminal charges are "more common than you'd think", according to a legal expert, who advises simple rules for employers to follow in determining a course of action.
Australia is on the precipice of unprecedented workplace change, but regulation and policy discussions focus too much on "yesterday's problems", warns Business Council of Australia chief executive, Jennifer Westacott.
Canon Australia will continue to move away from traditional workplace designs, on the back of strong feedback from employees at its "high performance" Sydney headquarters.
The terms 'leaders' and 'managers' are often used interchangeably, and both are essential, but eight attributes set effective leaders apart, says HR Daily Community blogger Samuel Day.
In a webinar on 17 September, learn how to conduct a procedurally fair investigation, and make decisions that will stand up to scrutiny. Premium members should click through to request a pass, while free subscribers can upgrade their membership level here for access.
Employers that require information about an employee's medical condition can direct them to attend a medical examination, but must take care to ensure the direction is "lawful and reasonable" an employment lawyer warns.
Involving employees in decision making has known benefits, but not every decision warrants consultation, and leaders should be strategic when asking for input, according to change management specialist and coach Donna Meredith.
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.
