When leaders fail it can cost a business in many ways, but HR professionals can play a more strategic role in minimising the risk of attrition and poor results, says business psychologist Dee Fitzgerald.
Emotional intelligence measures are not yet reliable, and HR professionals should avoid using them for selection purposes, says an associate professor at Drake University in the US.
Downsizing or restructuring is often perceived as a "crisis" event, but organisations that adopt a long-term vision and plan strategically can minimise the impact it has on engagement and the company brand, says HR Daily Community blogger Bruce Anderson.
Only half of employers offer private health insurance to employees, despite research consistently showing that corporate health programs are one of the most in-demand employee benefits.
Employers remain dangerously reliant on sourcing the talent they need externally, rather than building skills in their organisation, according to a new ManpowerGroup report.
A ruling that it was unjust to dismiss a worker for "offensive, derogatory and discriminatory" posts about his managers highlights the critical importance of social media policies in the workplace, according to an employment lawyer.
To avoid cynicism about an employee engagement survey, employers should nominate "champions" at work to drive the importance of it, say two ORC International managers.
When looking for employees to develop into leaders, HR practitioners should look for the people around whom everyone thrives, says the Asia Pacific president of a global travel company.
In this week's featured posts from the HR Daily Community, Karen Schmidt shares details of a simple yet innovative way to engage employees in your lunch room.
Many employers are discouraging a key demographic of jobseekers from joining their ranks - and don't even realise they are doing it, says Adage managing director Heidi Holmes.
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.
