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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
When employees underperform, it's most often because managers don't hold effective, brain-based coaching conversations with them, a neuroleadership expert says. » more »
Most employers use KPIs in a way that doesn't help and might actually hinder business success, according to a performance expert. » more »
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 »
Organisations with higher employee engagement significantly outperform their competitors in both revenue and share price, Macquarie Wealth Management research affirms. » more »
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 »
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 »