Redundancy do's and don'ts
Employers considering shedding staff in reaction to economic uncertainty must ensure they have updated their redundancy processes, says employment lawyer Lisa Berton. » more »
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"Power in numbers" key to upward bullying
Bullied managers tend to "keep up appearances" rather than ask for help, so employers rarely identify when it is happening, says workplace investigator Harriet Stacey. » more »
Direct, dynamic and diverse leaders boost success
Many of the relationships managers have with their teams are only two-dimensional, says Unitrain lead trainer, Monique Kinerson. » more »
Might you be an "officer" under the new safety regime?
Under the model OHS laws that take effect in January, an HR manager who under-staffs a department where an injury occurs could potentially be found criminally liable, says employment lawyer Paul Cutrone. » more »
Blog post: Culture, culture, culture - here's the one question you need to ask...
Regardless of how you define your culture, you can find out what your employees really think and what they value culturally by asking the following simple question... » more »
Avoid simple mistakes when increasing gender diversity
Employers that have gender diversity goals, yet make simple mistakes when trying to achieve them, risk major setbacks in their progress, says diversity expert Karen Morley. » more »
Clear rating scales help avoid bias
Employers can avoid the biases common in performance rating systems by articulating what good, average and poor performance looks like, says Right Management's Rosemarie Dentesano. » more »
HR managers need lie detection skills
Understanding how to interpret signs of deceit in employees - or prospective employees - can be valuable knowledge for HR professionals, says researcher and criminologist Dr David Craig. » more »
Why women make good leaders
Five characteristics of good leaders make it imperative to ensure more women reach senior positions in organisations, says experienced board member Anna Booth. » more »
Blog post: Young people and FIFO not lifetime companions
A big problem facing resources companies is the exodus of younger workers. And, as the future leaders of the industry and the generation who will eventually take over the running of resources companies, we need to look at how to keep younger workers in the industry, especially as the realities of the FIFO working arrangement begin to take their toll... » more »
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