Time for phased retirement strategies to go mainstream
Strategies to support and retain older workers are moving out of the 'diversity domain' as leading organisations embrace multi-stage lives and careers, a specialist says. » more »
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'AQ' emerging as key leadership trait
The pandemic saw leaders rely heavily on EQ and emotional leadership practices, but navigating out of the crisis will require 'AQ', an executive coach and author says. » more »
Leaders have "rare opportunity" to redefine BAU
The "more human" leadership traits that came to the fore during the pandemic will be crucial to maintain while organisations continue recovering from its impact, according to new research. » more »
"Safe spaces" foster feedback that drives innovation
Employers can get much more value from their feedback systems and surveys by removing the "fear" that often surrounds them, Elmo's HR leader says. » more »
Constant surveys are "paralysing" employees
Upping the ante on communication has been crucial during the pandemic, but employers run the risk of "paralysing" employees if they don't put some rules and structure around their surveys, a CHRO warns. » more »
Small adjustments drive big shift in employee engagement
A series of small adjustments has driven major improvements in workplace engagement at an organisation that was suffering from "change fatigue". » more »
Career development critical in remote work cultures
Employers shouldn't underestimate the attention they must give to remote employees' career development, an engagement expert says. » more »
Five "blockers" are holding back workplace creativity
Innovation is key to progressing an organisation's service, products, and culture, but a specialist warns most workplaces have five "blockers" to overcome before they can unleash employees' creativity. » more »
Best practice performance management is a retention tool, not exit 'weapon'
Slight changes in the wording used to describe performance management can make the difference between whether it's perceived as a "weapon" to exit poor performers, or a genuine attempt to develop and retain employees, Accenture's HR leader says. » more »
Incidental knowledge transfer and behaviour cues lost with remote work
More than any other generation, younger workers are keen to maintain pandemic-driven flexible working practices, but in doing so they risk missing critical development opportunities. » more »
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