HR Daily http://www.hrdaily.com.au/index.php The National News Service for HR Professionals en-au Copyright HR Daily 2011 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 HR Daily http://www.hrdaily.com.au/RDF/hrdaily_logo.gif http://www.hrdaily.com.au/ The National News Service for HR Professionals Case study: Giving employees "a voice" improves engagement http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2610 Organisations should foster ways for employees to share ideas - even when they can't all be used - because "being heard" is what counts in terms of engagement, says Transitions Optical Australia and New Zealand director Eric Breda. HR Daily 2013-05-20T12:48:30+10:00 "Business storytelling" holds the key to messages that stick http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2602 Employees are more likely to remember a message or meeting when they've made an emotional connection with it, says management consultant Yamini Naidu. HR Daily 2013-05-14T07:28:00+10:00 What are you doing to woo back star performers? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2600 The number of employers that support staff in their career development - even at other companies - but have no program in place to try and get them back, is "absolutely gob-smacking", according to Engaged Talent general manager Geraldine Ellis-Maguire. HR Daily 2013-05-13T07:27:00+10:00 Retrenched workers can still be brand advocates http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2588 The most important aspect of a company restructure is the individual conversations managers have with the people who are losing their jobs, according to Lee Hecht Harrison managing director Bruce Anderson, who says organisations that do this well can actually strengthen their employer brand. HR Daily 2013-05-02T07:27:00+10:00 Coffee breaks take time - but can boost productivity http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2584 The average office coffee run takes about 15 minutes, but lost time doesn't necessarily mean lost productivity, according to Positivity Institute founder and leading psychologist Dr Suzy Green. HR Daily 2013-04-30T07:21:00+10:00 Engagement focus helps employers through tough times http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2582 Organisations that reduce their spend on engagement initiatives are also more likely to see falls in productivity and profits, according to a new report. HR Daily 2013-04-29T07:28:00+10:00 Pick up the pieces after a change bombshell http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2578 An organisational change that goes badly can leave workers disengaged and resentful, but sometimes all that's needed to fix it is an opportunity to "vent", says Right Management managing director Bridget Beattie. HR Daily 2013-04-23T07:25:00+10:00 Case study: LGBT networks should welcome "straight mates" too http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2576 Employers don't need to wait for instances of bias before taking steps to address it - being proactive benefits not just the target group but also increases engagement and pride among the broader employee population, a law firm has found. HR Daily 2013-04-22T07:07:00+10:00 Ethics needed to restore organisational trust http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2564 The GFC reduced employee trust in all businesses, but organisational ethics are what's needed to restore it, and address wasted productivity and internal politicking, says engagement expert and author, Omer Soker. HR Daily 2013-04-11T07:25:00+10:00 Are your engagement initiatives creating spoilt brats? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2553 The more you give employees, the more they expect, so HR professionals should encourage employees to take responsibility for their own engagement, according to Life by Design chief engagement officer Ian Hutchinson. HR Daily 2013-04-03T07:20:00+11:00 Case study: What to do when your internal and external brands don't match http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2516 When advertising company Adshel wanted to overhaul its brand, the exercise doubled as a successful engagement initiative. HR Daily 2013-03-04T07:02:00+11:00 Who will pay for your employees' increased super? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2506 In the lead-up to July's superannuation changes, some employers face a "tough communication exercise" in explaining to employees that their base salary will drop, while others need to consider how they will fund the higher contributions, according to a reward specialist. HR Daily 2013-02-25T07:25:00+11:00 Communicating super changes critical to engagement http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2507 Does your organisation have an action plan to address the changing superannuation system? Here, four experts outline how HR professionals should be preparing. HR Daily 2013-02-25T07:10:00+11:00 Avoid critical mistakes when communicating "vision" http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2503 The biggest differentiator between high-performing organisations and their low-performing counterparts is whether employees connect with their employer's vision, according to a new research paper that warns against sending confusing messages. HR Daily 2013-02-20T07:21:00+11:00 Case study: Measuring engagement simply and quickly http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2486 Already known for its work in the field of engagement, RedBalloon has been experimenting with new ways to measure employee sentiment - including a simple tool comprising just one question. HR Daily 2013-02-06T16:42:05+11:00 Don't mention "next year" until next year http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2457 If you want to end the year on a high, wish your staff well for the holidays and leave it at that, says engagement expert Omer Soker. HR Daily 2012-12-17T07:18:00+11:00 Social media permission reaps "unbelievable" collaboration benefits http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2453 Encouraging employees to use social media is complex and full of risks, but the rewards - in terms of collaboration and engagement - are "unbelievable", according to the CEO of a Big Four professional services firm. HR Daily 2012-12-12T07:20:00+11:00 Ensure gifts are memorable - for the right reasons http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2414 A bad gift is something an employee never forgets, but research shows that year after year, employers make mistakes with this important process. HR Daily 2012-11-14T07:21:00+11:00 Champions at work can drive survey participation http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2383 To avoid cynicism about an employee engagement survey, employers should nominate "champions" at work to drive the importance of it, say two ORC International managers. HR Daily 2012-10-22T07:27:00+11:00 Enhance job enrichment to retain employees http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2371 Lack of job enrichment is the leading cause of staff turnover, new research shows, but five key actions can help employers retain their highly valued employees. HR Daily 2012-10-11T07:19:00+11:00 Case study: Technical skills matter, but soft skills make you memorable http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2273 An IT company's commitment to teaching its consultants soft skills as well as technical skills has helped it to retain clients - and staff. HR Daily 2012-07-23T07:09:00+10:00 Podcast: Employee engagement calls to action http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2269 In this podcast, hear Right Management senior consultant Colin Couzin-Wood share six key findings from a 2012 employee engagement benchmarking study, along with calls to action for HR professionals. HR Daily 2012-07-18T16:57:49+10:00 Position descriptions essential for role clarity and engagement http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2264 HR professionals should provide oversight and advice about position descriptions, but managers should ultimately "own" them, says HR consultant Michael Sleap. HR Daily 2012-07-16T07:15:00+10:00 Webcast: Putting value back into position descriptions http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2263 HR professionals should play a "quality control" role in overseeing position descriptions, providing advice and support to managers and their employees. In this webcast Right Management principal consultant Michael Sleap outlines: the characteristics of great position descriptions;the benefits of using position descriptions;the costs and risks of not having position descriptions;effective management of PDs;who should write the PD; andthe future of PDs.. HR Daily 2012-07-16T07:09:00+10:00 Managers don't see recognition as "their job" http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2250 Organisations that leave employee recognition in the hands of managers, without providing them with any tools or support, risk disengaging their staff, according to a new report. HR Daily 2012-07-03T07:25:00+10:00 Is your internal news trusted or trashed? http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2243 A good corporate newsletter is a trusted source of information that tells employees an ongoing story about their organisation, providing a link between what's going on and what's in it for them, says Melcrum Asia Pacific research and content director, Jonathan Champ. HR Daily 2012-06-26T07:25:00+10:00 "One size fits one" in engagement http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2237 Engagement is a "one size fits one" concept, so one of the most important things employers can do to boost engagement levels is know their employees, an HR Daily webinar heard yesterday. HR Daily 2012-06-21T07:23:00+10:00 Five practices distinguish "Best Employers": Study http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2230 The 14 organisations awarded "Best Employer" status this year have, on average, 79 per cent of their workforce engaged, and distinguish themselves from other employers with five key practices, according to Aon Hewitt's James Rutherford. HR Daily 2012-06-13T07:23:00+10:00 How to get buy-in for engagement initiatives http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2229 Knowing which data points to take to your CEO or board will help "start the conversation" about engagement and its value to the organisation, says Aon Hewitt Best Employer program lead, James Rutherford. HR Daily 2012-06-13T07:07:00+10:00 Case study: Increased accountability boosts sales - and morale http://www.hrdaily.com.au/nl06_news_selected.php?act=2&selkey=2227 In order to turn a good company into a great company, business leaders must be prepared to relinquish control, leave their egos at the door, and share their mistakes as well as their successes, says TRC Group director Simon Moss. HR Daily 2012-06-12T07:15:00+10:00