Many male-dominated organisations believe they are meritocracies, when this is patently not true, says Diana Ryall, CEO and founder of Xplore for Success, and former Apple Australia managing director.
A costly s-xual harassment case reinforces the importance of extending unlawful conduct training to all workplace participants, not just direct employees, according to an employment law specialist.
"Silo mentalities" prevent an organisation from unifying towards a common goal, but usually it is the organisation's own systems that create the problem, according to HR Daily Community blogger Ben Young.
Promoting junior employees into management roles gives other young workers a living, breathing example of the career path available to them, which can encourage them to pursue the same progression, according to a veteran from high-profile youth employer McDonald's Australia.
Organisations with a strong employer brand are more likely than others to use employee events to communicate their brand internally, according to a new Hudson RPO report which says the simplest methods of communication are often the best.
As the glamorous overseas posting becomes a thing of the past, with perks like fully-serviced accommodation and round-the-clock childcare disappearing, employers need to consider what kinds of benefits maximise the employee experience in an environment of cost-containment, according to Mercer Investments financial advice team leader George Mileski.
Employers are expecting the least engaged cohort in their organisations - new leaders - to engage others, yet are failing to equip them for the task, a Hay Group expert has warned.
HR professionals need to "get strategic sooner", according to global research that found three in four HR professionals are either not involved in the strategic planning process, or are asked to develop talent plans after strategic planning has commenced.
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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.
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