Sponsors better than mentors in advancing women in leadership
Organisations should choose sponsors over mentors to groom staff for leadership roles, according to Angela Lovegrove, regional general manager of Telstra. » more »
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Why some teams succeed - and others don't
Why do some teams outperform others? According to HR Daily Community blogger David Klaasen, it's not about how smart they are, or what skills they have, but how they communicate. » more »
Stop the "blame game" and build employee ownership
Three common mistakes are hindering employers' attempts to build a culture of employee accountability, according to leadership and performance expert Blythe Rowe. » more »
Are your workers showing up without the lights on?
Ongoing pressure on businesses to do more with less is contributing to a rising number of employees coming to work while affected by physical or psychological ill health, warns a psychologist. » more »
Why HiPo programs should set participants up to fail
Programs that put high-potential employees outside of their comfort zone - even to the point of setting them up to fail - are more likely to result in successful leaders, according to a new report. » more »
"Primal emotions" key to effective leadership
Happy employees are more likely to perform at their best, but giving each individual what they want isn't the answer. Rather, leaders should appeal to "primal emotions" everyone shares, according to trainer and consultant Jackie Barretta. » more »
Time to rethink contingent workforce management
Increasing reliance on contingent workers means organisations will need to develop engagement strategies designed to be effective for short bursts of time, according to research by SAP and Oxford Economics. » more »
Webcast: The 12 deadly traps of workforce strategic planning
Organisations usually have marketing and IT strategies, but often fall short when it comes to a strategy to manage their highest-cost item: people. This webcast will explain how to fix the missing link and ensure your organisation moves beyond workforce planning to develop a true strategy. » more »
Which type of influencer are you?
There are four primary ways that leaders influence others, according to HR Daily Community blogger Dr Tim Baker. » more »
Avoiding criticism "breeds mediocracy"
Criticism, when given and received with positive intent, can be a powerful tool for positive change - but most workers struggle to give, let alone accept, criticism constructively, says performance coach Deb Bright. » more »
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