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 »
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This week's top HR stories in brief
This week's biggest HR stories cover: fostering 'performance moments'; strength-based transformations; agile work; culture overhauls; resilience programs; and more... » more »
Agile work on the rise but misconceptions abound
Employers are increasingly embracing agile ways of working, but many fail to go beyond the surface-level rituals to achieve the full benefits, according to a leading agile coach. » more »
Resilience programs fail without benchmarking
Organisations that take a 'tick and flick' approach to building a resilient workforce are bound to fail, says a performance expert. » more »
HR's role in preventing "pressure cooker" workplaces
The lead up to the end of the year can turn workplaces into "pressure cooker" environments, but HR can take preventative steps to avoid a blowout. » 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 »
Performance management 'pits employees against each other'
Employers remain tied to performance management systems that reward individuals at the cost of building high-performing teams, according to a Gartner expert. » more »
Team-based working can harm employee wellbeing
Despite benefits to collaboration and organisational performance, teamwork can also have a negative impact on employee wellbeing, research shows. » more »
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