There are some notable opponents to the overuse of financial incentives at work, but according to reward expert Jairus Ashworth, the business case for pay-for-performance schemes is clear.
It's one of the most successfully tested tools for fostering and promoting cultural diversity, and philanthropist Peter Scanlon says HR should use it to break down barriers in the workplace.
Most HR departments are considered administrative rather than instrumental in their organisation's success, but lessons can be learned from companies the world over in how to demonstrate more value, according to Stanford University Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Huggy Rao.
The laws that govern a union's right to enter a workplace have been around for years now, but many employers are still shocked and confused about what to do when a union official arrives at the door, according to employment lawyer Mark Branagan.
Discrimination based on workers' looks is alive and well in the Australian workplace, according to an academic, who says HR professionals should be aware of "lookism" in order to avoid its associated risks.
Any relief or happiness that survivors of job cuts feel at being spared can quickly turn to guilt, fear, resentment and even envy in the aftermath of a redundancy process, says HR Daily Community blogger Donna Hill.
Employers and HR professionals should ensure their social-media policies and training clearly cover use of digital photography, with photo-sharing apps creating a host of new bullying, harassment and other risks to manage, according to Holding Redlich senior associate Joel Zyngier.
If you think a development program that focuses on building leaders as individuals will boost the diversity of your upper ranks, think again. Different demographics often require tailored programs, one company has found.
HR professionals struggling to get the attention of senior management should ask themselves whether their 'currency' with the higher-ups is weak or strong, and how they can increase their perceived value, according to business consultant Peter Fuda.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
