HR alone can't be responsible for increasing gender diversity in organisations, but it should drive the first phase of the journey, according to IBM managing director Andrew Stevens.
The real challenge in hiring workers with a disability lies not in making accommodations for them, but in overcoming other employees' attitudes and perceptions, according to a new white paper on the topic.
Many professionals get into HR because "they like people" but they need to develop competencies such as "tough empathy" to do the job well, says HR consultant Scott Comte.
Employers can find themselves on the wrong side of the Fair Work Act if they vary part-time employees' hours without paying overtime, or if they terminate a fixed-term contract with notice. This article answers nine important questions about employment contracts.
Employees who don't feel connected at work are less likely to be happy and productive, but the good news for employers is that creating connectedness doesn't require a big investment.
Most employees will happily follow a change process if efforts are made to engage them with it, but organisations should be on the lookout for change "saboteurs", says author Tony Lendrum.
Employers can ensure the time and money they invest in an HR solution delivers the returns they seek by focusing on the right things during the request-for-proposals process, says Pivot Software CEO, Philippa Youngman.
People working in HR and talent management should always have an eye out for available, high-quality candidates, says HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood.
Employers can improve engagement and productivity by promoting competition, completion and "a sense of meaning" in the work they provide, says psychologist Dan Ariely.
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.
