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 »
Engagement & culture (550 items)
Culture change held back by anxious, 'white-anting' leaders
Senior leaders often have the most work to do during times of culture change, and their buy-in is hardest to gain, but it's imperative to engage them with the process, a new report highlights. » 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 »
Case study: Wellness program has "monumental impact"
When an organisation is under-performing, improving employees' mindsets and wellbeing will have a bigger impact than addressing operational issues, according to a change leadership and wellness expert. » 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 »
Great places to work; Leave calculations under scrutiny; and more
Australia's 'great places to work' have been named, with the research revealing increasing investment in HR at these companies. Also in this article, an important ruling on personal leave calculations; unfair dismissal decisions; navigating diverse beliefs at work; and more. » more »
End-of-year pressures create "breeding ground for bad behaviour"
As the year progresses, the risks of workplace conflict and bad behaviour escalate, requiring HR to be on the lookout for warning signs. » 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 »
'Pay on-demand' boosts engagement and wellbeing
Pay on-demand platforms are gaining traction as a tool to nurture employees' financial wellbeing and prevent financial stress from impacting the workplace. » more »
The seedy underbelly of a "good news" workplace culture
The cultural shortcomings Westpac recently admitted to remain all too common among employers that loudly proclaim a commitment to trust, openness and collaboration, according to a workplace expert. » more »
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