It can be hard to keep up with new tools and technology in the recruitment space, but employers have "got to put a stake in the ground and start", says recruitment and social media specialist Paul Jacobs.
The single most important strategy to ensure ongoing access to the right candidates is to create a culture where everyone views finding great talent as part of their job, says Aberdeen Group research director, Mollie Lombardi.
Two decades of research dispels the "myth" that the keys to great leadership are "winning charisma, razor-sharp intelligence and extraversion", says Enviable Workplaces blogger Andy Partridge.
After analysing more than ten years of scientific data exploring the link between emotional intelligence and leadership, research psychologists at RocheMartin have identified ten skills that powerfully predict leadership effectiveness.
Combining goals for diversity, corporate social responsibility and staff development in a work placement program has proved a win-win situation for NAB, says its manager of corporate volunteering, Natalie Howard.
Managers who want to avoid the types of legal claims that can arise after performance management must ensure they are clear on what constitutes bullying, and what doesn't, says Freehills senior associate Natalie Spark.
A strong employer brand can give an organisation a significant advantage over its competitors, but according to a global survey, most employers do not have a clearly defined brand strategy and do not know which activities enhance their brand.
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.
