Classroom-based learning is fine for teaching leadership theory, but when it comes to identifying and changing problem behaviours, "unfamiliar and disruptive environments" are far more effective, says Lee Hecht Harrison leadership and talent director Dr Travis Kemp.
The High Court's Barclay ruling should "put employers' minds at ease" about their ability to successfully defend an adverse action claim, say Kemp Strang employment lawyers.
In this podcast, Lisa Berton and Nick Noonan discuss the importance of the case; its practical implications; and the key steps employers should take to minimise the risk of facing or losing an adverse action claim.
Developing an awareness of, and being able to manage and use emotions effectively, is an important part of successful leadership, according to authors Darren Hill, Alison Hill and Dr Sean Richardson.
In a judgment that will be welcomed by employers, the High Court has ruled that an employer did not breach the Fair Work Act's adverse action provisions when it took disciplinary action against a union representative.
The success of job-share arrangements at Freehills challenges perceptions about which types of work can be job-shared, and how flexibility can work at senior levels.
One of the most important yet under-rated skills leaders need to manage performance well is emotional intelligence, says HR Daily Community blogger Christina Lattimer.
Assessing employees for redundancy on the basis of "subjective" selection criteria requires extra care to avoid adverse action and other claims, warns Freehills senior associate Natalie Spark.
Attend "Bullying and harassment - Are you really covered?" to ensure your policies and practices are adequately protecting your organisation against these risks.
Employers confronted with off-cycle pay-rise requests should balance the need for a timely response with the need to perform due diligence in collecting all relevant information first, says Aon Hewitt head of reward advisory Michelle Reynolds.
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.
