A New Zealand employer, whose management team consists entirely of employees who were internally promoted, says a long-standing practice of developing talent from within has been "integral" to its success. » more »
Some stress is destructive and unnecessary, but not all stress is bad - in fact, a certain degree is a necessary part of being a leader, says Melbourne Business School leadership expert Richard Searle. » more »
Employers seeking to fill critical leadership gaps must avoid taking applicants at face value, and "push harder" to obtain solid evidence of claimed competencies, says leadership consultant Gerry Davis. » more »
One of the challenges employers face when it comes to age discrimination is that "you're always going to be discriminating against one age group or another", says Clayton Utz lawyer Stuart Pill. » more »
Communicate the importance of orientation and the cost of not inducting properly in a way the business understands. Do not, however, assume that the business managers all relate to the same message... » more »
It is tantalising to have an expert in your midst who - whether by temperament, philosophy, or other limitations - is unable or unwilling to share their expertise broadly with others who are eager for it... » more »
If employers want to maximise their learning and development return on investment, they need to take a strategic, balanced, long-term approach, says AHRI national president Peter Wilson. » more »
Inviting an employee who is being retrenched to apply for another position does not constitute redeployment, and could mean the employer fails the Fair Work Act's "genuine redundancy" test, Kemp Strang lawyers told a recent breakfast briefing in Sydney. » more »
The world's most influential HR practitioner outlined the direct relationship between how employees feel, and investor confidence in their company, at the AHRI 2011 National Convention last week. » more »
I'm sure there are good reasons NOT to allow people in an organisation to use social media in the work place. So far, I haven't heard any. [good ones, I mean]... » more »
It has never been more important for employers to properly manage sick leave and risks of illness in their workplace. This HR Daily webinar will provide details around legal issues, case law, and management considerations.
