Incremental experimentation is key to achieving long-term high performance, but many employers' systems and structures actually discourage innovation, an academic says.
Improving inclusivity at work so employees feel able to express their identity is a crucial part of driving innovation, says Corrs Chambers Westgarth partner Heidi Roberts.
The Fair Work Commission has found an employer wasn't entitled to dismiss a worker who posted a "crude and immature" Facebook comment during work time, noting that offensive language is "increasingly part of the common vernacular". In other news, research shows employers should encourage personal networking despite the risks; a leadership program aims to boost C-Suite diversity; and more.
Soliciting employee feedback without acting on it will invariably do more harm than good, but HR can also stir up resentment by responding in ways that aren't highly visible, a talent management consultant warns.
Many organisations still seem unable to build a "robust, focused set of measurable objectives for employees", say two business strategists with recommendations for assessing employees' potential rather than past performance.
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