One of the biggest mistakes employers can make at salary review time is "trying to give something to everyone", says Aon Hewitt head of reward products, Rachael Finnemore.
In our final featured blog post from the HR Daily Community for 2012, Michael Hall suggests that the most thoughtful gift leaders and managers can give employees is peace of mind - let employees know they are appreciated and have a clear role to play in your plans for 2013.
Knowing what to expect of bullying and harassment victims during investigations can help HR professionals ensure they get "complete and untainted" information, say expert investigators.
Deloitte Australia has a "pretty light" employer branding team, but uses social media to turn its 6000 employees into recruiters and brand managers, says national talent acquisition and mobility director, Tanyth Lloyd.
Encouraging employees to use social media is complex and full of risks, but the rewards - in terms of collaboration and engagement - are "unbelievable", according to the CEO of a Big Four professional services firm.
A diverse workplace is not necessarily an inclusive one, according to new research that says in order to achieve the best possible business outcomes, a workplace must be both.
How to manage an employee's positive drug test at work will depend on the circumstances and their role, but the first step should always be to re-test and confirm the result, says Mills Oakley associate Allison Grant.
Every HR and safety practitioner will potentially have to address drug and alcohol issues at work, but none should take action without a solid understanding of the legal landscape.
In this presentation, Luke Connolly and Allison Grant, from Mills Oakley Lawyers, explain:
When - and how - it is appropriate to conduct workplace drug tests;
How to respond to incidents of drug and alcohol use at work;
Drafting considerations for drug and alcohol policies; and
Legal risks arising from workplace drug and alcohol management.
Great leaders are intrinsically drawn to "doing the right thing", even when that thing isn't popular, writes HR Daily Community blogger Christina Lattimer.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
