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Do you know how to hire a leader?

Recruiting for leadership positions requires a vastly different approach to interviews, says recruitment trainer and HR Daily Community blogger, Ross Clennett. » more »

Engagement surveys hampering quest for happy workplaces: Expert

Employers are wasting their money on engagement surveys that ask about organisational strategy instead of how workers are feeling, according to wellbeing expert Nic Marks. » more »

Do your IT policies foster engagement - or frustration?

Businesses that want to attract talent, foster engagement and encourage collaboration need to take a "flexible" approach to IT policies, according to a new report, which says "superior experiences" with technology at home are contributing to employee frustration at work. » more »

Basic feedback skills make performance management "light and easy"

Managers need the skills to have casual conversations - as opposed to confrontations - about minor performance and behaviour problems, says leadership consultant Steve Fearns. » more »

Webcast: Transforming performance and behaviour

Too often, what should be a simple conversation about performance or behaviour blows up into a confrontation, says leadership coach and life strategist Steve Fearns. In this webcast, he sets out a framework for managers to:

• get clear on an issue;
• create self-awareness in employees;
• provide non-threatening feedback;
• approach counselling and discipline;
• create responsibility and accountability in teams and individuals;
• establish a team charter and expectations to "start again" and set ground rules; and
• use internal policies and procedures to achieve better results.

Moonlighting employees pose risks employers can't ignore

Employers need to beware of legal traps when addressing issues caused by employees who have more than one job, says employment lawyer Nick Noonan. » more »

HR responsible for "above board" redundancies

HR professionals have a vital role to play in ensuring that redundancies are strategic and "above board", according to HR Daily Community member Donna Hill. » more »

What does good performance management look like?

There is no single performance management process endorsed by courts and tribunals, but their rulings demonstrate some "clear fundamentals" that employers should follow to avoid disputes and claims, according to employment lawyer Shana Schreier-Joffe. » more »

Case study: Domestic violence is a workplace issue

A new National Australia Bank (NAB) policy is offering free counselling, flexible work and paid leave to workers who are suffering from domestic violence. » more »

HR managers failing to influence business decisions with data: Research

Most HR professionals understand the value of talent data and measurement, but according to SHL's latest annual global assessment trends report, many still don't know how to use the information effectively to influence business strategies. » more »