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Outdated and ineffective processes can cost employers time and money, but many persist in enforcing them, says organisational psychologist Joshua Wood.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.
Most employers are reluctant to openly identify and label key workers as "critical talent", but fears this status will be used as a bargaining chip are misplaced, says human capital expert Anthony Sork.
A Queensland employee who was sexually assaulted by a customer has been awarded almost $500,000 in damages after a court found her employer failed to address risks associated with working alone.
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.
