When organisations onboard their new employees well, they benefit from higher engagement, reduced turnover, faster ROI and more, says HR Daily Community blogger Jevita Nilson.
One of the most valuable things HR professionals can do for their CEOs this year is provide intelligent data about the organisation's talent, says SHL managing director Stephanie Christopher.
An initiative that encourages workers at a busy law firm to knock off at 4pm on Fridays throughout summer has been well received - not only by staff, but by clients as well.
Lean Six Sigma - or process excellence - programs are having a resurgence at the moment, but organisations adopting them purely for cost-cutting purposes are unlikely to reap any benefits, says AGSM Executive Education's Paul Walsh.
Business schools and MBA programs have largely failed to develop the leadership characteristics and skills necessary for organisations to succeed in the future, says neuroleadership expert Silvia Damiano.
Organisations are building some "quick wins" toward their diversity targets by boosting the numbers of senior women in traditionally female-dominated areas of business, but gender diversity experts say they need to broaden their approach in order to make real progress.
Executive women can "have it all", according to HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood, but only if certain crucial elements for success are in place.
High levels of employee motivation don't necessarily translate into better performance, according to engagement experts Mark Royal and Tom Agnew, who say that work-related frustration can compromise engagement even when an employee is enthusiastic about their job.
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