The real challenge in hiring workers with a disability lies not in making accommodations for them, but in overcoming other employees' attitudes and perceptions, according to a new white paper on the topic. » more »
Many professionals get into HR because "they like people" but they need to develop competencies such as "tough empathy" to do the job well, says HR consultant Scott Comte. » more »
Employers can find themselves on the wrong side of the Fair Work Act if they vary part-time employees' hours without paying overtime, or if they terminate a fixed-term contract with notice. This article answers nine important questions about employment contracts. » more »
Sometimes, no amount of coaching will help an employee deliver better performance, says HR Daily Community blogger Susan Rochester. » more »
Employees who don't feel connected at work are less likely to be happy and productive, but the good news for employers is that creating connectedness doesn't require a big investment. » more »
Most employees will happily follow a change process if efforts are made to engage them with it, but organisations should be on the lookout for change "saboteurs", says author Tony Lendrum. » more »
Employers can ensure the time and money they invest in an HR solution delivers the returns they seek by focusing on the right things during the request-for-proposals process, says Pivot Software CEO, Philippa Youngman. » more »
People working in HR and talent management should always have an eye out for available, high-quality candidates, says HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood. » more »
Employers can improve engagement and productivity by promoting competition, completion and "a sense of meaning" in the work they provide, says psychologist Dan Ariely. » more »
The management behaviours that have the biggest positive impact on employee engagement are rarely measured and monitored, says psychologist and leadership expert, Dr Travis Kemp. » more »
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
