HR's critical succession planning role "in the shadows"
In the wake of rising CEO turnover, succession planning is becoming a major agenda item for boards, and HR can play a key role, says a management expert. » more »
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Leader accountability issues undermining team performance
When employees are failing to perform at required levels, the problem often lies with the accountability of their managers, says a team performance expert. » more »
$450k damages bill for "unsupportable" termination
Giving a senior employee three months' notice of termination, then summarily dismissing him on "inexplicable" grounds after just a month, had the potential to cause such "extreme" damage to his reputation that it warranted $450k in damages, a court has ruled. » more »
Business driver alignment elevates talent functions
Talent acquisition functions focused on driving efficiencies have a "limited life" and risk being outsourced, but identifying and aligning to business drivers will help ensure they grow with the organisation, says in-house recruitment specialist Trevor Vas. » more »
Optus transforms HR to improve business support
Optus is undergoing a major transformation of its HR function to build a culture based on enablement and accountability. » more »
Five executives "in cahoots" following dismissals
Five senior executives have won their unfair dismissal claims, but will receive no compensation after the Fair Work Commission found they engaged in a "significant amount of misconduct" after being sacked. » more »
Managing executive behaviour: the pros and cons of separate policies
For many employers it's appealing to hold executives to higher standards of behaviour, but risks and pitfalls abound in applying inconsistent workplace policies, a lawyer says. » more »
The five components of emotional intelligence mastery
HR's role must shift back from a compliance focus to performance and coaching if organisations expect to develop emotional intelligence in their workforce, a cultural change and EI specialist says. » more »
Webcast: Managing executive performance and behaviour
Misbehaviour and underperformance can be particularly difficult to manage when it involves senior people in an organisation. In this HR Daily Premium webcast, a lawyer shares tips for handling complaints against senior staff, policy and contract considerations, and more. » more »
'Long, exemplary' record disregarded in dismissal; Why leaders should be self-disruptive; and more
A long-serving employee could have avoided dismissal had she been honest about drinking on the job, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. Also in this article: the five characteristics of self-disruptive leaders; organisations lack change-readiness; and more. » more »
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