When a manager forms an initial impression of a new team member, the perception can be hard to shift, and becomes self-perpetuating, according to HR Daily Community blogger Trish Cloete.
An experienced HR professional has been criticised by the Fair Work Commission for "fundamental errors" in a workplace investigation that led to an employee's dismissal.
How should the performance management process differ from managing misconduct? What are the top steps employers can take to minimise the risk of underperformance-related litigation? And how should employers "soften the blow" of dismissal? Here, an employment lawyer answers these questions and more.
A core workweek of just 25 hours' desk time, but during which employees get more done, could be just years away if only employers can let go of outdated management models, says an employee engagement and performance specialist.
Personality profiling, 360-degree assessments and workshops all "have their place in the training game", but according to leadership expert Richard Maloney, investing in these initiatives can be like cleaning a dirty fish, only to return it to a dirty pond.
Team bonuses can boost employee effort and motivation - but only under certain conditions, according to a study into which financial incentives deliver the best returns.
Many male-dominated organisations believe they are meritocracies, when this is patently not true, says Diana Ryall, CEO and founder of Xplore for Success, and former Apple Australia managing director.
A costly s-xual harassment case reinforces the importance of extending unlawful conduct training to all workplace participants, not just direct employees, according to an employment law specialist.
"Silo mentalities" prevent an organisation from unifying towards a common goal, but usually it is the organisation's own systems that create the problem, according to HR Daily Community blogger Ben Young.
Promoting junior employees into management roles gives other young workers a living, breathing example of the career path available to them, which can encourage them to pursue the same progression, according to a veteran from high-profile youth employer McDonald's Australia.
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.
