Employee claims under the Fair Work Act are increasingly targeting individuals, so HR practitioners should ensure they help directors and officers to understand their potential liability, says employment lawyer Ben Gee.
Fair Work Australia's reinstatement of a Virgin flight attendant, who was sacked following a dispute over his hair length, should not discourage employers from enforcing grooming policies, says Hicksons partner Brad Swebeck.
The very best learning programs often won't result in improved performance if employees aren't held accountable for change, says HR Daily Community blogger Christina Lattimer.
One of the most important things HR professionals can do to sell and sustain a leadership development program is to develop a strong ROI model, according to the authors of a new book on the topic.
Already known for its work in the field of engagement, RedBalloon has been experimenting with new ways to measure employee sentiment - including a simple tool comprising just one question.
Most organisations don't have a formal definition of "talent", and as a result don't focus their talent management efforts where they will be most effective, research shows.
It might be a tough year for HR professionals on the employment market, with organisations becoming much more particular about the hard and soft skills they're seeking in the practitioners they bring on board, says HR recruitment specialist Marisa Iuculano.
Job-hunting executives are starting to "see past the dollar signs" and have "deeper conversations" about what their prospective employers can offer, according to Lee Hecht Harrison strategic client partner Ross Heron, who says opportunities and experiences can be just as enticing as financial incentives.
In today's featured post, HR Daily Community blogger Mark Robinson tells the story of two companies that significantly increased their employees' motivation and productivity by connecting them to the outcomes of their work.
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