Millennials impact the workplace by valuing results over face time, seeking input from many voices in decision making and increasing the use of mentoring and coaching. These changes will increase morale and accelerate leadership development... » more »
The more resilient employees are, the more likely they are to "survive and thrive" in today's increasingly complex world, according to organisational psychologist Kathryn McEwen, who says that although some workers are born more resilient than others, the ability to "bounce back" from adversity can be developed. » more »
Many workplace policies make it hard for employers to investigate anonymous complaints, and should be redrafted, according to workplace investigator Lisa Klug. » more »
Sharing an office desk among multiple workers can be a cost-efficient way of using space and resources, but employers must also consider risks that include a diminished sense of self and of belonging, warns psychologist and interior designer George Mylonas. » more »
Organisations can minimise the risk of claims from contractors seeking employee benefits by regularly reviewing their arrangements to ensure "the weight of the evidence" suggests they are principals, not employers, says employment lawyer Brad Swebeck. » more »
HR should be the loudest department in the building. HR should be out in front, leading the charge, taking the risks... Each day that HR stays stealthy is another day your people are hidden from the top brass and another day they are NOT seen as valuable... » more »
An overly prescriptive approach to sickness absence can do more harm than good, according to occupational physician Dr Mary Wyatt, who says a pragmatic, common-sense approach is far more effective in reducing absenteeism. » more »
One of HR's biggest tasks is to recognise the great power it has, to "leader other leaders", says author Geoff Aigner. » more »
A summit has recommended gender diversity targets - and short timeframes - to address the paucity of women in senior leadership roles, and warns that if these measures fail, "quotas could be just over the horizon". » more »
Once an employee reaches the point of requesting a pay rise, it's often too late to retain them, according to Learning Seat chief executive Tim Legge, who says that if a high-risk employee needs to initiate an increase, "you're probably doing something wrong". » more »
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
