Onboarding, like comedy, is about bridging the gap between the unknown and the familiar. The sooner the crowd likes, relates and trusts you, the sooner everyone can relax and have a good time... » more »
Compared with 20 years ago, there is a lot more identity-making and meaning-making that has been attached to work... » more »
Employers that face dubious flexible work requests can ask workers for evidence of authenticity, and should flag their "discretionary right" to do so in their policies, says Mills Oakley lawyer Luke Connolly. » more »
Priming particular workers for particular leadership roles is a risky business, but developing a pool of workers with "adaptive leadership capacity" makes strategic sense, says the University of Western Sydney's Beryl Hesketh. » more »
Participation in sporting events and social activities can benefit workers and employers alike, but organisations that aren't prepared to take on the risk of liability should qualify their support, says FCB partner and director, Jessica Fisher. » more »
Managers who coach their team members are more likely to retain them and keep them engaged, according to Life Work Solutions consultant Pamala Crumblin. » more »
Predictive tools can be very powerful and useful in talent management, but caution should be exercised in the form of not applying the same conclusions across all types of roles, candidate/manager behavioral profiles and work situations... » more »
Leading an industry, or a market, or a sector, isn't about comparison to everyone else - it's about comparison between you and where you want to be. It's working to reach an ideal, not to outpace a crowd... » more »
Is loyalty increasing? Perhaps, pay conditions have improved and employees have more reasons to stay with their current employer. As unemployment rate dropped to 5.2% and the economy show signs of more recovery, it could well be that alarmed employers are on charm offensive and are having success with their retention strategies... » more »
A group of Queensland employers that told workers about an upcoming restructure, but excluded them from the decision-making process, breached the consultation obligations in 20 workplace agreements, the Federal Court has found, imposing maximum penalties. » more »
The employment and industrial relations space continues to be a hive of activity, with further legal reforms and important court rulings imminent. This webinar will discuss the most crucial developing issues.
