In his writing on judgment and decision making, Nobel prize-winning economist Daniel Kahneman delivers "absolute gold" advice for people conducting job interviews, says HR Daily Community blogger Ross Clennett.
A fundraising trek with a leadership development focus has helped senior employees at Goodman Group become more strategic and inclusive, while raising money for charity, according to participant Samantha Evans.
Employees don't always show up to meetings in a good mood, but starting meetings on a positive note can change the vibe and bring out a team's best thinking, according to executive coaches and positive psychology experts Margaret Greenberg and Senia Maymin.
A workforce strategy is critical to making the most effective decisions about managing people, performance and risk, but according to expert Colin Beames, very few organisations actually have one.
Court rulings show how important it is to draft contracts clearly, and to include simple clauses that can protect organisations from expensive litigation, but many employers still haven't learned the lessons, says Hynes Legal associate director, Kristin Duff.
The benefits of training and development are widely known, but many employers are failing to identify and develop the competencies their business needs most, according to the head of ORC International's employee research division in Australia, Wendy McInnes.
Many organisations have bundles of HR policies, and undertake workforce planning and talent management, but they don't have a workforce strategy. Watch this webcast to understand how to take a strategic approach to human capital.
Sub-cultures can have a big impact on organisational values, and can undermine change initiatives if ignored, says HR Daily Community blogger Steve Barlow.
Organisations that embrace respect for people as one of their guiding values outperform their competitors in almost every area, according to business leader, speaker and author Paul Meshanko.
Employers are only beginning to realise the potential impact of LinkedIn on their ability to retain business contacts, enforce post-employment restraints, and avoid costly claims, according to DLA Piper Australia senior associate Elizabeth Ticehurst.
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.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
