Employees with Asian backgrounds are well represented in entry and mid-level jobs in Australian businesses, but struggle to be seen as leadership material, according to new research by Diversity Council Australia.
It's often the case that top performers can't pinpoint what they do differently to others, so HR can play an important role in identifying and disseminating their practices, says training specialist Terry Reynolds.
Are the new leaders in your organisation receiving enough support? Do they know exactly what's expected of them, and do they have the skills and tools they need to perform in their roles? Watch this webcast to understand how to transition and support leaders at all levels.
Middle managers complain they are increasingly turning to the internet rather than their HR department when making important employee management decisions, new research by Hay Group has found.
Organisations that actively encourage collaboration among employees enjoy faster revenue growth, higher profit levels and greater employee satisfaction than their peers, new research has found.
The principles and trends underlying big-data analysis can help HR professionals to ask the right questions about their strategy and uncover "assumed best practices" that aren't actually effective, says Kienco CEO and founder Alex Hagan.
A national review has recommended stronger laws to prevent discrimination against pregnant employees and parents, while also highlighting some leading practices by employers in relation to parental leave and pregnancy.
Employers must look past candidates' technical abilities in order to recruit workers with the potential for innovation, two experts have said in sharing their tips for hiring innovators.
True leaders are rare among today's executives, but the best ones know when to coach and when to counsel their team members to better performance, according to Stephenson Mansell Group executive chair, Virginia Mansell.
Most organisations do not monitor candidates' reactions to their hiring process, despite the majority believing it is important, according to new research.
The laws around engaging casual and contract workers have changed drastically this year. Understand how this affects your organisation by attending this HR Daily webinar.
From August, employees will have a legislated right to disconnect from work. Understand what this means for your organisation by watching this HR Daily Premium webcast.
