The Fair Work Commission has upheld an employer's dismissal of a worker who refused to sign an acknowledgement he had undergone social media training, arguing it is inevitable social media policies go beyond purely an "at work" context. » more »
A key role for HR in the coming years will be to persuade managers against "talent hoarding" and convince them that their job is to develop, then let go of, their talented people, says global talent management expert Josh Bersin. » more »
Broad-brush enticements aimed at motivating and engaging workers are creating a culture of whingeing and entitlement, an employee engagement consultant says. » more »
Of all the metrics HR teams can measure, customer focus potentially delivers the most impact to an organisation's bottom line, according to HR Daily Community member Jason Buchanan. » more »
Employers and particularly their HR departments could avoid the bulk of complaints about pregnancy discrimination through good communication with employees, according to a partner at Hicksons law firm. » more »
HR professionals can help foster an organisational culture of innovation by creating opportunities for employees to take deliberate risks, according to an expert on strategy. » more »
Turnover at this organisation spiked up after it redefined leadership requirements, and asked those who didn't meet them to leave, but the positive impact on those who stayed has more than compensated for the turbulence, says its HR director. » more »
Healthy conversations are the key to building organisational resilience and competitive advantage, according to leadership expert Mark Strom, who says conversation is to leading what communication is to managing. » more »
This week's top posts from the HR Daily Community look at metrics as warning systems, the failure of 'back to work' tips, "SQ" leadership, and more. » more »
Employees need continuous reinforcement to make the most of learning and development initiatives, so in an environment where budgets are shrinking, organisations should adopt a mix of traditional development programs and low-cost newer solutions, according to research. » more »
HR has never been so challenged, important and busy, with no signs of slowing down as we head into 2021. Will you be ready?
