CEO awarded more than $2.2 million for wrongful termination
A CEO who was sacked for misconduct did not deliberately breach his company's share trading policy, a court has found, awarding him more than $2 million for wrongful termination. » more »
Leaders & executives (718 items)
Discriminatory employer loses dismissal case; Aussie leaders too 'laid back'; and more
An employer that sacked a worker by text message has failed to prove the dismissal was performance-related rather than discriminatory. Also in this article, a wrap of recent termination rulings; Australian leaders are too accepting of underperformance; Ageist workplace myths prevail; and more. » more »
What it takes to deliver 'performance moments' at work
Approaching work with an athlete's mindset can help employees have better 'performance moments' and function at higher levels. » more »
"Intelligent growth" will see employers through a downturn
Now is the time for HR to be planning "intelligent growth", to help organisations weather any downturn in the economy, a Gartner VP says. » more »
IBM overhauls culture, leadership expectations
Overhauling its organisational culture has helped IBM recover from years of zero growth, according to a top executive. » more »
Guidelines, not policies, rule in future workplaces
Leaders must start building more judgement and authority in their team members to prepare them for the future of "disruptive workplaces", an expert says. » more »
Purposeful networking a critical HR skill
The ability to forge meaningful connections is becoming crucial for HR as workplaces grow more networked and interpersonal capabilities gain importance, a relational strategist says. » more »
Webcast: Future-proofing HR through networking
In this highly practical webinar, relational strategist Julia Palmer shares critical communication and networking techniques to help HR professionals future-proof themselves in the 'human age', and build meaningful connections in their organisation. » more »
HR leaders ill-prepared for economic downturn
HR is the function best placed to help organisations survive an economic downturn, but only if leaders ensure their teams are ready to respond, according to a global leadership specialist. » more »
Engagement data transforms leadership at Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has transformed the way its leaders approach engagement by equipping them with real-time analytics. » more »
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