Significant variations in what constitutes 'performance' can prevent HR and business leaders from building a culture that fosters it, according to HR Daily Community blogger Dylan Flavell.
A new national study on well-paid FIFO workers in the mining industry has found nearly half intend to change jobs in the near future despite a high level of general job satisfaction.
An openness to left-field, and even "antiquated" ideas - such as a careers noticeboard - has helped an employer almost double the number of internal applications it receives.
The model Work Health and Safety laws now in force in most Australian jurisdictions place new duties on HR professionals, exposing them to areas of personal liability and other risks that can't be ignored.
Most employees assume stress is a bad thing, but if they view it as their body helping them to prepare for a challenge, it can actually be "really beneficial", says Sentis positive psychologist Olivia Wallis.
A lack of consistency between induction and training processes and documentation is preventing many employers from getting the most out of young workers before they move on, warns Holocentric CEO Bruce Nixon.
Strong professional relationships foster high performance and help workers resolve issues quickly, but there's more to a good working relationship than simply getting along, says Leading Teams facilitator Garie Dooley.
An organisation that offers new employees a $500 cash incentive for leaving the company within three months is reporting a higher level of engagement overall as a result.
Organisations should draft employment contracts with enough flexibility to allow for circumstances to change without requiring employee sign-off every time, says an employment law specialist.
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