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In many organisations, managers still struggle to get employees to "bring their brains to work" and display initiative, says HR Daily Community blogger Dr Tim Baker.

Some organisations view employee engagement and employee capability as HR's responsibility, but according to business expert Charles Agee, talent can only really be leveraged "through the line".

An organisational change that goes badly can leave workers disengaged and resentful, but sometimes all that's needed to fix it is an opportunity to "vent", says Right Management managing director Bridget Beattie.

A tribunal has upheld an employer's decision to sack a worker who admitted - then denied - that he sent a s-xually suggestive email from a colleague's account.

Employers don't need to wait for instances of bias before taking steps to address it - being proactive benefits not just the target group but also increases engagement and pride among the broader employee population, a law firm has found.

Exit interviews are too often a wasted opportunity for managers to learn what they need to improve, says HR Daily Community blogger Anthony Sork.

Instead of viewing bullying as an "employee relationship issue", HR professionals should consider how their organisational design might be contributing to the problem, says change expert Sheryle Moon.

In its simplest form, leadership comes down to answering six questions your team members are always asking - whether you hear them or not, says CornerStone Leadership Institute president and CEO David Cottrell.

A new finding that talented women are twice as likely to actively drive their own careers than to wait for promotions or job offers should serve as a warning for employers, says Hay Group director Wendy Montague.

A decade ago, female employees of Caltex Australia were twice as likely to quit their jobs as their male counterparts, but in 2011, as a result of focused efforts, the tables turned.