Defining the return on investments in workplace wellness is one of the biggest challenges for employers with "the best intentions", but data is critical to continuing support for programs, says Aon Hewitt principal Danni Hocking.
With employers increasingly using social media for branding and candidate attraction, HR professionals must ensure their virtual activities comply with advertising standards, according to Dundas Lawyers legal practice director, Malcolm Burrows.
Claims of bullying and harassment can damage an organisation's culture and reputation - and drain it of valuable time and resources - but they are often preventable, according to psychiatrist and dispute resolution expert Dr Doron Samuell.
Investing in workplace wellness reduces business costs associated with absence and workers' compensation, but there are clear benefits in terms of engagement and productivity as well, says Aon Hewitt principal Danni Hocking.
In this webcast, she outlines:
the positive impact of workplace wellness programs;
the business impact of unhealthy employees;
how to integrate wellness programs based on your organisation's risk profile;
HR's role in workplace wellness;
a case study of a successful workplace wellness initiative; and
the importance of articulating the return on investment in workplace wellness.
Many employers assume they're "doing the right thing" when they stop communicating with employees on maternity leave, but according to seasoned executive Janine Garner, this is an ineffective - and potentially damaging - business strategy.
A high-performance culture requires commitment from every single member of the team - and clear consequences for under-performance, says Hilti Australia managing director Jan Pacas.
Recruiting for leadership positions requires a vastly different approach to interviews, says recruitment trainer and HR Daily Community blogger, Ross Clennett.
Employers are wasting their money on engagement surveys that ask about organisational strategy instead of how workers are feeling, according to wellbeing expert Nic Marks.
Businesses that want to attract talent, foster engagement and encourage collaboration need to take a "flexible" approach to IT policies, according to a new report, which says "superior experiences" with technology at home are contributing to employee frustration at work.
Managers need the skills to have casual conversations - as opposed to confrontations - about minor performance and behaviour problems, says leadership consultant Steve Fearns.
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.
