executive/board level

Tuesday, 18 June 2013 7:17am

HR leaders often plan initiatives, then work on aligning them with the business, when they should be working "the other way around", says Hay Group director of Australian consulting, Jane Fraser.

Thursday, 13 June 2013 7:27am

HR departments often struggle to show that various programs they run add real value to the business, but one way to find out is to charge for them, says Thiess executive general manager of people, safety and environment, Peter Olsen.

Monday, 20 May 2013 12:48pm

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.

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 7:26am

HR departments are significantly under-resourced at the moment, and in danger of losing focus on their primary purpose as they struggle with ever-tightening budgets, according to Mercer principal Anthony Shippard.

Monday, 08 April 2013 7:20am

Achieving an acceptable outcome from any type of negotiation can be a struggle, but HR professionals should always remember "the other side is feeling the heat too", says management consultant Alan Hargreaves.

Friday, 05 April 2013 2:29pm

Negotiating skills come in handy every day, at work and in our personal lives. Learn the seven key elements of successful negotiations in this short webcast.

Tuesday, 05 March 2013 7:21am

Organisations that don't strive for balanced, integrated leadership teams will lose their competitive advantage, says author Rebecca Shambaugh.

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 7:23am

Employee claims under the Fair Work Act are increasingly targeting individuals, so HR practitioners should ensure they help directors and officers to understand their potential liability, says employment lawyer Ben Gee.

Thursday, 07 February 2013 7:21am

One of the most important things HR professionals can do to sell and sustain a leadership development program is to develop a strong ROI model, according to the authors of a new book on the topic.

Monday, 04 February 2013 7:20am

Job-hunting executives are starting to "see past the dollar signs" and have "deeper conversations" about what their prospective employers can offer, according to Lee Hecht Harrison strategic client partner Ross Heron, who says opportunities and experiences can be just as enticing as financial incentives.