HR professionals should ensure that leaders appointed to cross-cultural teams possess specific competencies now known to affect success in these roles, says Right Management regional general manager, Bridget Beattie. » more »
Can not inviting someone to Friday drinks amount to bullying? What should HR do about informal, seemingly insignificant harassment complaints? How do you deal with behaviour that was once welcome, and is now unwelcome? Ashurst lawyer Taboka Finn answered these questions and more in our recent webinar - we have transcribed a selection for you here. » more »
Accountability can't be "dumped" on people - they need to willingly take it on board, says HR Daily Community blogger David Klaasen. » more »
The world's most highly-regarded and best-performing employers pay lower fixed remuneration than the rest of the market, but leverage their incentives more effectively, a global study shows. » more »
Employers can potentially unlock huge productivity gains by driving performance through their reward strategies, says remuneration expert Ben Morris. Listen to him explain what the world's most admired companies do in this space. » more »
Failed hiring decisions are far more often related to cultural fit than skills, but employers continue to largely ignore this important aspect of recruitment, an HR event heard recently. » more »
A sustainable workforce is one that flourishes, and HR professionals can be instrumental in making it happen, but most workplaces "don't do it very well", says an academic. » more »
A "very significant" judgment, awarding in excess of $300,000 to a terminated bank executive, should send employers rushing to redraft their contracts and policies, says Harmers chief operating officer Emma Pritchard. » more »
Being sexist isn't illegal, but sexist views can lead to awkward work situations and spiral into acts of discrimination, says HR Daily Community blogger Ben Thompson. » more »
Amendments to the Fair Work Act proposed by Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten aim to ensure there are "cost consequences" for employees and lawyers who lodge unreasonable unfair dismissal claims. » more »
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