First up today, Community blogger Laura Lee tackles the predictable January problem of low employee motivation levels and sets out five ways to raise them.
If employers took the same approach to workers' careers as they do to leadership development, they would see massive productivity gains, according to Right Management practice leader Tim Roche.
Employers will need to be more vigilant about checking the visa status of their workers, with new legislation making it much easier for the government to prosecute non-compliant companies, according to an immigration law specialist.
This year, the war for talent will increasingly focus on specific skills and individuals, says Futurestep Asia Pacific CEO Tim Nelson, who warns there won't be enough high performers to go around.
The best thing employers can do to foster more diverse workplaces is to listen - early in the planning stage - to what employees want, says NAB group executive, people, marketing and communications, Andrew Hagger.
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.
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.
