Six resilience traits drive high performance in teams
The most resilient teams have six traits that help drive productivity and high performance, a specialist says. » more »
Performance management, HiPos & productivity (479 items)
'Connections', not coaching, are key to high performance
Managers typically fall into four types, but only one consistently achieves better results than the others and triples the likelihood of an employee becoming a high performer, according to Gartner experts. » more »
Two very different approaches to workplace innovation
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to fostering innovation, say people leaders from Shell and Nokia, in sharing drastically different experiences. » more »
Sacking individual for branch's customer satisfaction score was unfair
The Fair Work Commission has castigated a large employer for its "astounding" lack of HR support, in ordering a $10,000 unfair dismissal payout to a former employee sacked for poor performance. » more »
Webcast: Unfair dismissal update
Certain Fair Work Commission rulings from 2019 will have a lasting impact on employers' defence of unfair dismissal claims. This HR Daily Premium webcast discusses key themes and lessons from the case law. » 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 »
When is 'close enough' good enough at work?
Striving for perfection can have dire consequences for employees' mental health and productivity, but there's an alternative approach, a performance specialist says. » more »
Employee was "set up to fail" after bullying complaint
An employer committed unlawful adverse action when it "went looking" for reasons to dismiss an employee after he complained about his performance management process. » more »
Probation period terminations require procedural fairness
It's a common mistake for employers to think they can dismiss employees during their probation period without implementing a procedurally fair process, says a workplace lawyer. » more »
"Frustrated" employer opted for redundancy over performance management
The Fair Work Commission has awarded an employee $20k for unfair dismissal after his employer failed to prove he was sacked for operational reasons rather than poor performance. » more »
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