Leaders should be managers, not minders
Organisations too often foster a culture where leaders become 'babysitters' of dependent staff, causing productivity to suffer as a result, a business coach says. » more »
Performance management, HiPos & productivity (530 items)
Define "acceptable" behaviours to lift team performance
Culture is "the behaviour you accept, or don't", so helping teams identify the unproductive behaviours they've come to accept is key to boosting performance, a leadership expert says. » more »
Should you 'crowdsource' performance management? And more
Employers should 'crowdsource' feedback to improve their performance management processes, an HR leader says. Meanwhile, new reports show how to attract and retain female employees and how much male workers' earnings have increased over the years compared to women's; and more. » more »
Webcast: High-performance teams
High-performing teams require a common purpose, and the right mechanics and dynamics. Watch this webcast to understand how to fit these elements together. » more »
Four ways to tap into the brain for better coaching
When employees underperform, it's most often because managers don't hold effective, brain-based coaching conversations with them, a neuroleadership expert says. » more »
Three mistakes undermine performance KPIs
Most employers use KPIs in a way that doesn't help and might actually hinder business success, according to a performance expert. » more »
Q&A: Performance management and mental health
What can an employer do if an employee refuses to get help for their mental illness? How much notice should be given regarding performance meetings? How should an employer manage a worker who is taking advantage of reasonable adjustments? These and more questions are answered here. » more »
Macquarie makes business case for HR investment
Organisations with higher employee engagement significantly outperform their competitors in both revenue and share price, Macquarie Wealth Management research affirms. » more »
Mental health issues: Manage performance, not people
Employers must maintain a clear distinction between managing people and managing their performance, particularly when mental illness could be involved, a workplace lawyer warns. » more »
Failure shouldn't hurt; how to build grit in teams
Beyond mere resilience, 'grit' helps employees persevere with long-term goals, and leaders can build it in their teams using a few key strategies, a positive psychology specialist says. » more »
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