Perceptions of HR critical to successful change management
Employees who believe their organisations have strong HR systems are better able to cope with workplace change, new research shows. » more »
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Inspirational communication signals leadership potential
A leader's capacity to convey an inspirational vision is linked to their team's ability to innovate, but many HR managers don't consider "vision statements" important, new research shows. » more »
Strong leadership a drawcard for top HR talent
Inspiring, passionate and engaged leadership is the top driver for HR professionals making career moves, an industry recruiter reveals. » more »
"Cool as hell" Facebook photo warranted dismissal; Women progressing faster than men; and more
An employee who posed for a photo while skylarking at work and then posted it on Facebook has failed to convince the Fair Work Commission he was unfairly dismissed. Also in this article, flexible work and misconduct rulings; women are progressing into full-time management roles faster than men, but are still worse off financially; and more. » more »
HR managers "too often" silence victims: Research
S-xual harassment victims are "too often" silenced by HR managers and co-workers who convince them not to pursue a complaint, a new study shows. » more »
Workplace s-xual harassment myths; and more
A new report is urging employers not to let "superstar" employees get away with s-xual harassment. Also in this article, organisations are calling for stronger obligations to prevent harassment. » more »
Research highlights the business case for workplace wellbeing
Employees who believe their organisations care about their wellbeing are significantly more engaged and happier at work, according to new research. » more »
Human capital risks a low priority for senior executives
Less than a third of HR leaders strongly agree that senior executives prioritise human capital risks currently facing their organisations, according to Mercer's Global Talent Trends 2019 report. » more »
Unfair dismissal costs employer $70k; Workplace gender equality leaders; and more
The Fair Work Commission has awarded an employee nearly $70k in compensation after he was unfairly dismissed for calling a co-worker a "f-cking scab". Also in this article, a record number of organisations have been recognised for gender equality efforts; HR professional salaries have grown four per cent; and more. » more »
Workplace wellbeing efforts ignore critical factor
HR professionals must move beyond a "quick fix", risk-based approach to wellbeing and address the systemic factors that influence employee health, an HR academic says. » more »
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