More news - page 403 of 491

AHRI recognises HR excellence

The winners of the 2011 AHRI National Awards have been announced at a gala dinner in Melbourne. » more »

HR should switch focus from lag to lead indicators

For as long as HR primarily reports on lag indicators, it won't have a meaningful place at the table, says Hilton Australasia's regional HR director, Richard Todd. » more »

Empower managers to boost employee wellbeing

Giving employees a "line of sight" to how their work contributes to the broader picture is one of the most effective ways to improve their wellbeing, says organisational psychologist Simon Brown-Greaves. » more »

Behavioural-based safety has "reached a ceiling"

Employers that rely solely on behavioural-based safety (BBS) programs to avoid accidents and injuries may well find their effectiveness plateaus, according to safety specialists. » more »

Webcast: OHS Harmonisation - Five areas to address now

The model workplace safety laws commence in January, but employers that wait until then to comply could find themselves at risk of fines, prosecutions, or worse. According to Kemp Strang partner Lisa Berton and lawyer Ben Urry, OHS professionals should be preparing by addressing five key areas:

• Documentation;
• Related risks;
• Consultation;
• Training; and
• Incident response.

Are you taming the "intangible beast" of creativity?

Instead of trying to lead creative people, managers should be leading the creativity in people, according to Australian consultant and author, Nigel Collin. » more »

Induction blunders and other costly mistakes

Miscommunications about salary, false promises of promotion and inaccurate job descriptions are among the things most likely to turn off a new employee, says HR Daily Community blogger Anthony Sork. » more »

Blog post: The leadership difference - why effective leadership pays and how

Effective leadership is not some touchy-feely thing that's 'nice' or politically correct to do. Effective leadership produces highly significant financial benefits. » more »

Stop relying on LinkedIn for candidates

It can be hard to keep up with new tools and technology in the recruitment space, but employers have "got to put a stake in the ground and start", says recruitment and social media specialist Paul Jacobs. » more »

You can't force employees to "bond"

There are three main reasons why employees view company-led team-building activities with cynicism, says engagement expert Lisa Halloran » more »