An organisational change that goes badly can leave workers disengaged and resentful, but sometimes all that's needed to fix it is an opportunity to "vent", says Right Management managing director Bridget Beattie. » more »
A tribunal has upheld an employer's decision to sack a worker who admitted - then denied - that he sent a s-xually suggestive email from a colleague's account. » more »
Employers don't need to wait for instances of bias before taking steps to address it - being proactive benefits not just the target group but also increases engagement and pride among the broader employee population, a law firm has found. » more »
Exit interviews are too often a wasted opportunity for managers to learn what they need to improve, says HR Daily Community blogger Anthony Sork. » more »
Instead of viewing bullying as an "employee relationship issue", HR professionals should consider how their organisational design might be contributing to the problem, says change expert Sheryle Moon. » more »
In its simplest form, leadership comes down to answering six questions your team members are always asking - whether you hear them or not, says CornerStone Leadership Institute president and CEO David Cottrell. » more »
A new finding that talented women are twice as likely to actively drive their own careers than to wait for promotions or job offers should serve as a warning for employers, says Hay Group director Wendy Montague. » more »
A decade ago, female employees of Caltex Australia were twice as likely to quit their jobs as their male counterparts, but in 2011, as a result of focused efforts, the tables turned. » more »
An increasing number of Australian employers recognise the business value of a diverse workforce, but most are implementing strategies that neglect a key cohort, says Australian Network on Disability CEO, Suzanne Colbert. » more »
A US employer that refused to make assumptions about what people with disability can and can't do - and was willing to see them fail if it meant giving them a chance to succeed - has dramatically improved the diversity of its workforce and reaped unexpected benefits along the way. » more »
Expectations of workplace sexual harassment investigations have changed dramatically in the past year in light of the Respect@Work report. Attend this webinar to ensure your investigations are as thorough and defensible as possible.
