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Passion recharges stressed leaders' batteries

Executives who are encouraged to pursue personal interests are more resilient to stress and achieve greater results as leaders, a briefing heard yesterday. » more »

Webcast: Common law contracts in the Fair Work era

When and how should you use common law contracts? What issues can arise when negotiating contracts with employees? This presentation answers these questions and more. Kemp Strang partner Stephen Godding and lawyer Ben Urry provide a practical guide to understanding:

• the interaction between contracts, the NES and Modern Awards;
• when and how to use common law employment contracts;
• flexibility options to vary the application of Modern Awards;
• issues for employers in negotiating employment contracts with employees;
• case law decisions concerning common law contracts; and
• tips and tricks for avoiding litigation.

Don't ignore the warning signs of fraud

HR professionals who recognise the warning signs of someone who may be stealing from their company can take steps to stop fraud or theft before it goes too far, Lander and Rogers partner Craig Higginbotham and senior associate Aaron Goonrey told an employer briefing recently. » more »

Are you prepared to go global?

As employers restructure their organisations to take advantage of global markets, HR managers will need to lead and shape the agenda around change, talent and global operations, according to Deloitte Consulting partner Kate McDonald. » more »

Do you have a balanced decision-making team?

Organisations should include a balance of young and old managers in their decision-making processes, says Monash professor James Sarros, whose research shows workers in different age groups bring different types of intelligence to the table. » more »

Tips for creating a flexible work culture

Transitioning to a flexible culture isn't always easy, but there are massive productivity, engagement and retention benefits to be gained from doing so, says HR Daily Community blogger Nicole Underwood. » more »

New knowledge lacks value when not integrated

Networks and communities are not the Holy Grail when it comes to generating, sharing and implementing ideas throughout an organisation, research shows. » more »

HR plans must have three modes

Strategic HR plans should have best- and worst-case scenarios for three types of organisational growth built into them, a conference in Sydney has heard. » more »

Development plans a must for all - no exceptions

If the individuals at the top level of an organisation aren't committed to their own learning and development plans, the impact of development initiatives throughout the organisation will be weakened at every level, says Sork HC founder Anthony Sork. » more »

Discrimination discrepancies increase hiring/firing risks

Employers should provide training on all grounds of discrimination - especially the lesser-known ones - even if some don't apply to their jurisdiction, says People + Culture Strategies associate Kirryn West. » more »