Too often, what should be a simple conversation about performance or behaviour blows up into a confrontation, says leadership coach and life strategist Steve Fearns.
In this webcast, he sets out a framework for managers to:
get clear on an issue;
create self-awareness in employees;
provide non-threatening feedback;
approach counselling and discipline;
create responsibility and accountability in teams and individuals;
establish a team charter and expectations to "start again" and set ground rules; and
use internal policies and procedures to achieve better results.
HR professionals have a vital role to play in ensuring that redundancies are strategic and "above board", according to HR Daily Community member Donna Hill.
There is no single performance management process endorsed by courts and tribunals, but their rulings demonstrate some "clear fundamentals" that employers should follow to avoid disputes and claims, according to employment lawyer Shana Schreier-Joffe.
A new National Australia Bank (NAB) policy is offering free counselling, flexible work and paid leave to workers who are suffering from domestic violence.
Most HR professionals understand the value of talent data and measurement, but according to SHL's latest annual global assessment trends report, many still don't know how to use the information effectively to influence business strategies.
HR leaders often plan initiatives, then work on aligning them with the business, when they should be working "the other way around", says Hay Group director of Australian consulting, Jane Fraser.
The Fair Work Act's bullying amendments will make it more difficult for employers to address performance issues at work, according to Maddocks partner, Ross Jackson.
What should employers do when mental illness affects an employee's performance? What is a reasonable timeframe for an improvement in conduct or performance? Listen to the answers to these questions and more in this podcast.
Managers who ignore employees' performance problems eventually increase the stress of other team members, says HR Daily Community blogger Christina Lattimer.
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.
