Investigations 'throw a grenade' into workplace conflicts
Investigations are often the first port of call in managing workplace conflict, but their effect is "like throwing a grenade" into a team, a specialist warns. » more »
Engagement & culture (618 items)
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 »
Webcast: Uncovering workplace culture trouble spots
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation. In this webcast, a specialist explains why a culture audit is a good alternative, outlining what it is, the outcomes to expect, sample questions, and three case studies. » more »
'Lean in' advice debunked; D&I roles on the rise; and more
An Australian researcher has debunked advice that women should 'lean in' to improve their status at work. Also in this article: D&I roles have moved beyond 'tick the box' status, jobs data shows, and how employers are replacing traditional end-of-year parties. » more »
Employers losing trust over broken, "implicit" promises
Almost half (48%) of employees globally don't trust their organisations, as a result of broken promises employers might not even know they're making, Gartner's HR vice president says. » more »
Time for HR to "flip" engagement priorities
A narrow focus on engagement scores won't drive the high-performance cultures employers need to survive and thrive in a downturn, an expert says. » more »
Diverse personalities call for tailored approaches to workplace stress
Individual personalities react differently to workplace stress, and taking generalised approaches to wellbeing can do more harm than good, a Myers-Briggs psychologist says. » more »
"Radical flexibility" essential in future employment relationships
Employees with some say over when, where, and how long they work for are much more likely to be high-performing than those with less flexibility, new research shows. » more »
Engaging leaders distinguish "best" employers from the rest
Australia and New Zealand's top employers have witnessed superior leadership behaviours during the pandemic, and retained employee confidence despite its challenges, according to new research. » more »
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