Australian organisations and their HR departments are building technical and professional expertise in leaders to the gross neglect of soft skills such as the ability to inspire and motivate others to high performance, new research has found.
Most HR departments are considered administrative rather than instrumental in their organisation's success, but lessons can be learned from companies the world over in how to demonstrate more value, according to Stanford University Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Huggy Rao.
If you think a development program that focuses on building leaders as individuals will boost the diversity of your upper ranks, think again. Different demographics often require tailored programs, one company has found.
Confusion and myths about innovation often lead HR professionals to see it as outside their sphere of influence; in fact, HR can foster and reinforce innovation in a number of key ways, says human capital expert Richard Kantor.
Employees need continuous reinforcement to make the most of learning and development initiatives, so in an environment where budgets are shrinking, organisations should adopt a mix of traditional development programs and low-cost newer solutions, according to research.
The difference between coaching an employee and simply telling them what to do depends on a coach's ability to build rapport or "connect" with employees, says leadership strategist Steve Fearns.
Organisations often make the mistake of using performance as their only selection criterion for high potential programs, but populating development programs with high performers can often lead to much lower success levels, according to a talent analytics expert.
More than nine in 10 HR professionals and managers don't think their organisations are achieving career development goals, and close to half of all employees are in the wrong job, according to recent research from Right Management.
Even when they're new to a role, CEOs and senior executives are often reluctant to ask for help, so it's up to HR to proactively ensure they have the support they need, according to leadership expert Norah Breekveldt.
An Australian business has saved $1 million in recruitment costs and now fills 80 per cent of its vacancies through internal promotion, after refining both its hiring and development processes.
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