Employers undergoing mergers and acquisitions often fail to consult HR until it's "way too late" in the process, but if HR acts as a true business partner, executives will come knocking much sooner, according to a specialist in the field. » more »
High-potential employees can be identified by three key traits, but misconceptions about one of them is putting leadership pipelines at risk, a talent management specialist says. » more »
A common mistake during mergers and acquisitions is focusing too much on managing the 'negative' aspects and overlooking opportunities for growth, says an HR leader who oversaw a challenging restructure. » more »
Research has identified the key HR and leadership behaviours that make it possible to maintain high engagement levels during times of change. » more »
The ability to create buy-in isn't just an indispensable skill, it's "the ultimate form of influence", according to a leadership coach. » more »
Separate studies have revealed the management practices that can drive workers to suicide, and the wide-reaching impacts of domestic violence in the workplace. » more »
Facing down a 50 per cent decline in its core business, Australia Post is managing the change by keeping its people as its primary focus. » more »
Two-thirds of the major changes attempted by organisations in the past three years have failed, research shows. » more »
Balancing the 'pain' of exiting employees and the 'gain' of building a future for those remaining is the most difficult task for HR during an organisational restructure, according to senior HR professionals at Toyota. » more »
Transformational change efforts that require an organisation to push against the tide of its culture are "pointless", according to two experts who say all change initiatives should leverage cultural strengths. » more »
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