10 mistakes causing "cultural insanity"
Employers commonly make 10 mistakes when trying to improve their culture, an advisor warns. » more »
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Discriminatory employer loses dismissal case; Aussie leaders too 'laid back'; and more
An employer that sacked a worker by text message has failed to prove the dismissal was performance-related rather than discriminatory. Also in this article, a wrap of recent termination rulings; Australian leaders are too accepting of underperformance; Ageist workplace myths prevail; and more. » 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 »
Strength-based approach key to workplace transformations
An approach to collaboration, change and problem-solving that's widely used in North America is quickly catching on among Australian employers, according to experts in the field. » 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 »
HR tech roundup: Ethics; automation; assessments; and more
Employers are embracing AI and automation, but remain concerned about future ethical implications, new research shows. Also in this article, automation and the ageing workforce; AI in recruitment interviews; key skills for the future of work; and more. » more »
Overtime breach costs employer $2.3m; Empowering bystander action; and more
A large employer will back-pay workers more than $2.3 million plus make a "contrition payment" after failing to pay appropriate overtime. Also in this article, a project to increase 'bystander interventions' reports early success; more CEOs are being appointed externally; and more. » more »
Employees 'dig in' amid economic uncertainty
More employees now intend to stay with their current employers, as their confidence in business conditions and the jobs market falls. But it's not time for employers to be complacent. » 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 »
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 »
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