In order to be personally effective and have business impact, HR managers must master six key competencies, according to a new book based on 25 years' worth of global research into the HR profession.
An understanding of how individuals make decisions is a valuable tool for HR professionals struggling to get support for workplace initiatives, according to psychologist and executive coach, Dr Grant Robertson.
Today we're previewing every post published on the HR Daily Community in the past week, to demonstrate the breadth of topics and expertise represented there.
Employers that are serious about improving gender diversity should implement a "no just joking" policy to eliminate low-level sexism at work, a new report recommends.
Upcoming changes to NSW's workers' compensation laws will possibly give rise to a new form of industrial dispute, an employment lawyer has confirmed to HR Daily.
Even the best leaders have weaknesses, but whether it's a lack of creativity or a problem with public speaking, many of them can be overcome - and the solution is disarmingly simple, says EnHansen Performance senior coach and facilitator, Kristen Hansen.
HR professionals must create more flexible workforces to meet the demands posed by economic uncertainty and other emerging trends, says Pacific Brands Workwear Group general manager Holly Kramer.
Not enough employers are conducting the workplace audits necessary to prevent and manage bullying, says People and Culture Strategies managing principal Joydeep Hor.
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.
