Employers are expecting the least engaged cohort in their organisations - new leaders - to engage others, yet are failing to equip them for the task, a Hay Group expert has warned.
HR professionals need to "get strategic sooner", according to global research that found three in four HR professionals are either not involved in the strategic planning process, or are asked to develop talent plans after strategic planning has commenced.
Employees with Asian backgrounds are well represented in entry and mid-level jobs in Australian businesses, but struggle to be seen as leadership material, according to new research by Diversity Council Australia.
It's often the case that top performers can't pinpoint what they do differently to others, so HR can play an important role in identifying and disseminating their practices, says training specialist Terry Reynolds.
Are the new leaders in your organisation receiving enough support? Do they know exactly what's expected of them, and do they have the skills and tools they need to perform in their roles? Watch this webcast to understand how to transition and support leaders at all levels.
Middle managers complain they are increasingly turning to the internet rather than their HR department when making important employee management decisions, new research by Hay Group has found.
Organisations that actively encourage collaboration among employees enjoy faster revenue growth, higher profit levels and greater employee satisfaction than their peers, new research has found.
The principles and trends underlying big-data analysis can help HR professionals to ask the right questions about their strategy and uncover "assumed best practices" that aren't actually effective, says Kienco CEO and founder Alex Hagan.
A national review has recommended stronger laws to prevent discrimination against pregnant employees and parents, while also highlighting some leading practices by employers in relation to parental leave and pregnancy.
Employers must look past candidates' technical abilities in order to recruit workers with the potential for innovation, two experts have said in sharing their tips for hiring innovators.
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