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According to Telstra non-executive director Steve Vamos, one of the most important questions HR managers can ask their leaders is: What is possible?

Innovation is a buzzword appearing on most corporate websites and reports, but, just like "quality", "corporate governance" and "customer service", many companies will fail at it, says management consultant and author, Jonar Nader.

Sign-on bonuses can be very useful, however, when trying to close the deal. Here are some legitimate reasons for pulling them out of your pocket...

These days CSR can go a long way in refreshing the employer brand offering and attracting talent as well as the wider community.

Attempts to build cultural awareness in the workplace should focus on "doing" rather than "knowing", says Indigenous research and development expert Bronwyn Lumby.

Outdated and ineffective processes can cost employers time and money, but many persist in enforcing them, says organisational psychologist Joshua Wood.

The leaders who add the greatest value to a business are those who actively pursue new connections, and who embrace uncertainty and change, says Corrs Chambers Westgarth CEO John Denton.

With expectant parents already able to file claims with the Family Assistance Office, employers need to know how to answer employees' questions about the imminent paid parental scheme, say Lander and Rogers employment lawyers.

Game changing products/features from a day's development time? Probably not, but it sure seems like that type of activity helps a company build muscle related to the discipline it takes to develop new features quickly and be brave enough to ship them before they're "perfect".

Performance against budget in a sales environment is the key measure of a capable sales person, so knowing who's lying and who's not is a very valuable tool, especially when you're dealing with some of the best communicators and 'potentially' capable liars: sales people.