A recent survey of female scientists, engineers and managers has found workplace culture is compromising the effectiveness of HR policies, and preventing highly skilled workers from advancing their careers.
Employers spend too much time trying to fix their employees' "weaknesses", when they should really shift focus to capitalise on their strengths, says management consultant and author, David Rendall.
Well-designed programs can add wonderful elements of supportiveness to an organisation's culture, but they can only be effective if they are an outgrowth of a caring culture - not a replacement for it...
NASA discovered that employees who napped after lunch not only demonstrated enhanced performances with reduced errors, they also improved their cognitive abilities by 40%. They scored higher on IQ tests, and even their memorisation skills drastically improved...
Employers won't necessarily be able to offset their existing paid parental leave programs with the government's new scheme, says workplace relations lawyer Mick Moy.
Overloading employees with multiple processes and accountabilities can actually make them less accountable, says Rosemary Howard of the University of NSW.
Interviews are two way conversations. Of course, we are looking for the best person for the job. But, candidates should also be interviewing the company. Is this the kind of place they want to work? Is it better than other companies they are pursuing?
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.
