Shifting from an ineffective and unpopular performance management system to simple and regular check-ins has improved an employer's engagement and collaboration, its people and culture manager says. » more »
An employer has been ordered to pay $9,500 in compensation to an employee who was dismissed because its HR department "jumped to conclusions". » more »
Leaders who use the four constructs of mental toughness to design and achieve their goals will be better placed to sustain high performance, an executive coach says. » more »
A leader's capacity to convey an inspirational vision is linked to their team's ability to innovate, but many HR managers don't consider "vision statements" important, new research shows. » more »
Managers who take a future-focused approach to performance management perceive the process to be much more effective than those who believe it is simply a diagnostic exercise, according to recent Gartner research. » more »
Less than a third of HR leaders strongly agree that senior executives prioritise human capital risks currently facing their organisations, according to Mercer's Global Talent Trends 2019 report. » more »
Employers' performance management and disciplinary processes are being more heavily scrutinised, with a lawyer stressing HR has a crucial role in ensuring leaders follow established procedures. » more »
Confusion abounds about the role formal warnings play during performance improvement processes, but a lawyer has shared best practice tips on when, and how, to warn employees about underperformance. » more »
What constitutes fairness when managing an underperformer? How long should they be given to improve, and under what circumstances? In this webcast, a lawyer shares guiding principles around PIP timeframes and targets, communication and support during the performance management process, and more. » more »
The Federal Circuit Court has rejected that an employee was dismissed for complaining about his performance improvement plan and workplace bullying. » more »
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Hall & Wilcox senior associate Clare Kerley will discuss areas including: handling complaints against senior staff; issues when managing 'star' performers; policy and contract considerations; and more.
