Resignation after sales target hike was adverse action
A worker who resigned after her employer unilaterally raised her sales targets has successfully claimed it was a forced dismissal and amounted to adverse action. » more »
Performance management, HiPos & productivity (478 items)
Generate "Eureka" moments - and help others to as well
Many leaders find it hard enough to generate their own "Eureka" moments, let alone help others to, but according to experts Gary Lear and Ross Blaikie, there are many ways leaders can develop and encourage insightful thinking. » more »
Digital natives: Performance windfall, or HR's worst nightmare?
Employers will need to adapt their HR approaches to counter the challenges posed by the new generation of Millennials now entering the workforce, and to fully utilise their potential, says an HR executive. » more »
Look beyond 'bad apples' to fix business problems
The adage that you have to 'get the right people on the bus' overlooks the fact that leaders are usually the problem when business performance takes a wrong turn, says Conscious Capitalism Institute co-founder Raj Sisodia. » more »
Performance management of unbending worker didn't amount to bullying
An employer did not bully a worker by forcing her to handle more difficult tasks and performance managing her approach, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Research update: Flexible work barriers, leadership development mistakes, and more
> Perceptions of unfairness holding back flexible work progress > Leadership development mistakes to avoid > Nearly half of employees are 'detractors' > Using a second language harms work performance » more »
"Threatening" HR manager avoids stop-bullying order
An HR manager "bullied" a worker when she visited him unannounced to berate his performance and then began a disciplinary process, but her "faultless" conduct since then removed any need for a stop-bullying order, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
"Freedom" motivates workers more than big benefits
Organisations with a "freedom-centred" culture where every employee has a voice can expect far greater productivity and engagement than those that use fear, control, or even outstanding benefits as motivation, according to RedBalloon's Megan Bromley. » more »
Which incentives are best for boosting productivity?
An academic has found which types of pay have the biggest positive effect on employee motivation and productivity. » more »
Individual managers key to overcoming 'engagement crisis'
The 'holy grail' of motivating employees to give their discretionary effort can only be achieved with a focus on frontline management, and relating company goals to individual values, according to engagement experts. » more »
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