Five characteristics of good leaders make it imperative to ensure more women reach senior positions in organisations, says experienced board member Anna Booth.
A big problem facing resources companies is the exodus of younger workers. And, as the future leaders of the industry and the generation who will eventually take over the running of resources companies, we need to look at how to keep younger workers in the industry, especially as the realities of the FIFO working arrangement begin to take their toll...
"Social learning" is breaking down traditional thinking about staff development and offers employers a much simpler and more cost-effective way to train their people, says Robert Yue.
Aside from the moral imperative, there is a strong business case for organisations to constantly foster an ethical culture, according to Institute of Executive Coaching director of education, Dr Hilary Armstrong.
Managing an under-performing employee requires a different process to managing one accused of misconduct, but some managers fail to recognise the distinction, says employment lawyer Amanda Harvey.
Employers should carefully vet the people who interact with candidates during the recruitment process, because the wrong personalities or attitudes toward the organisation can turn off potential hires, says recruitment executive James Nicholson.
Millennials impact the workplace by valuing results over face time, seeking input from many voices in decision making and increasing the use of mentoring and coaching. These changes will increase morale and accelerate leadership development...
The more resilient employees are, the more likely they are to "survive and thrive" in today's increasingly complex world, according to organisational psychologist Kathryn McEwen, who says that although some workers are born more resilient than others, the ability to "bounce back" from adversity can be developed.
Many workplace policies make it hard for employers to investigate anonymous complaints, and should be redrafted, according to workplace investigator Lisa Klug.
Sharing an office desk among multiple workers can be a cost-efficient way of using space and resources, but employers must also consider risks that include a diminished sense of self and of belonging, warns psychologist and interior designer George Mylonas.
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.
Costly legal disputes continue to highlight the many risks employers face when managing, disciplining, or dismissing employees while they are absent, injured or incapacitated. Attend this webinar for an up-to-date review of the legal framework applying to workplace absenteeism, injury and incapacity, and lessons from recent case law.
