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"Ticking the box" with an EAP is "a total cop-out"

A former executive who has experienced depression first-hand says the traditional way employers approach mental health isn't working - but the solution is simpler than they might think. » more »

Case study: Two creative approaches to workplace mental health

Two organisations are using simple but creative approaches to tackle mental ill health at work, says resilience speaker and executive coach Graeme Cowan. » more »

25 quick tips to engage your employees, and more

This week's blog posts on the HR Daily Community cover employee engagement, recognition, communication, recruitment, leadership inspiration and more. » more »

Halt the fallout from a payroll error

The implications of payroll non-compliance are vast, but employers can take steps to prevent or minimise any HR fallout, according to a payroll specialist. » more »

Five cases HR should learn from before redundancies

Employers contemplating redundancies this year should consider the lessons from five rulings before taking any steps, says Lander and Rogers partner Neil Napper. » more »

Introversion should be accommodated, not overcome

In a world that naturally rewards extroverts, leaders often see introversion as something that should be changed or managed, but according to Myers Briggs practitioner and workshop facilitator Jan Terkelsen, the gifts of introversion are exactly what the workplace needs. » more »

Case study: Employer boosting retention - by focusing on retirement

In response to an ageing population and predictions of further skills shortages, one of Australia's largest employers is taking concrete steps to encourage workers to think about their retirement earlier, and stay with the company for longer. » more »

Focus on culture to boost performance: Expert

The answer to how to improve employee performance is "under our nose", yet rarely spoken of, says speaker and author Steve Simpson. » more »

Don't let your organisation's values become "villains"

Are your organisation's values out of date, or worse - fostering negative behaviours? It might be time to conduct a "health check", says HR Daily Community blogger Niamh Milligan. » more »

Webcast: Contractor OHS - Meet your obligations

Contractors make up part of nearly every employer's workforce, but understanding your responsibilities in this area and maintaining first-rate safety standards can be tough. This webcast covers:

• How to ensure contractor compliance;
• Your OHS obligations to different kinds of contractors;
• Harmonisation - consultation obligations and other changes;
• Current general requirements;
• Warranties and indemnities; and more.