Shared ownership of ideas is one of the key tenets of Cirque du Soleil's success, as all employees work better when given a "share in the pot", says the circus's former director of creation.
Strong informal processes can prevent many bullying complaints from escalating into full-blown claims and legal action, but only if employers avoid common mistakes with them, says employment lawyer Jordan Tilse.
Who would take HR advice from Seinfeld's George Costanza? According to HR Daily Community blogger Steve Champion, the idea's not as crazy as it sounds.
What makes employees go the extra mile? This year's 'Best of the Best Employers' finds empowerment, "tough love" discussions and reasonable boundaries work better than financial rewards.
'Hidden demographics' among employees can provide more useful insights into how to create an effective rewards scheme than those most commonly used, according to EY partners Rohan Connors and Richard Kantor.
Creating a strong workplace culture isn't about building a Google-esque environment, with shiny tools and bean bags; it requires companies to deliver on the promises their consumer brand makes, says the founder of HR analytics start-up, CultureAmp.
Two recent contractual disputes have further clarified employers' obligations when it comes to restraint clauses, with one serving as a warning not to delay enforcing restraints, and another shedding light on exactly what constitutes an inducement to breach a restraint.
Effective leaders aren't born that way - they share common traits that can be learned, says Roma Gaster, Director of The Leadership Circle for Asia Pacific.
This week has seen some great posts on the HR Daily Community: David Klaasen shares some keys to employee engagement; Melissa Fitzpatrick talks about employers' rights; Catherine Gillespie looks at the support person role; and more.
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.
