Turning 'turbulent' leadership qualities into positives
Turbulent times can bring out the worst in leaders, but a specialist says understanding four 'caricatures' can help employers identify and address unhelpful behaviour patterns. » more »
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'Active allyship' not flowing from the top
The number of 'active allies' promoting workplace inclusion is increasing, but senior leaders must do more as role models in the space, research shows. » more »
COVID accelerates shift in benefits; "Always on" peer pressure; and more
The pandemic has improved employers' approach to employee benefits but there are more opportunities to boost the impact of these programs, Mercer research shows. Also in this article: employees suffering "always on" pressure; and the COVID changes workers want to keep. » more »
True leadership is intuitive, not reactive
There are seven levels of leadership, and the key differentiator between the top two and those that belong to "yesterday" is being intuitive instead of reactive, an expert says. » more »
Employers making 'slow but sure' progress on gender equity
Most organisations in Australia are making steady progress towards gender equality at work, new Mercer research shows. Also in this article: where diversity and inclusion practices are still falling down. » more »
Wellbeing is HR's chief concern, but strategies lacking
Employee wellbeing now ranks at the top of HR's priorities, but looking ahead the challenge of keeping employees engaged and motivated looms large, new research shows. » more »
Transformational leaders key to development success
'Transformational' leaders play an important role in supporting workplace learning and performance, research shows, and a leadership specialist says this approach particularly suits today's challenges. » more »
Why leaders struggle to drive high performance
New research has identified the behaviours critical to leaders' success, and why they're often lacking. » more »
Dismissal claims balloon; Gender pay progress stalls; and more
COVID-19 has caused unfair dismissal claims and stand down disputes to skyrocket. Also in this article: gender pay progress stalls; mental health is the biggest issue facing employers; and more. » more »
Chat-based interviews reliably predict job fit: Study
A major study has validated the ability of AI-powered, chat-based interviews to assess personality traits and job fit. » more »
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Uncovering workplace culture trouble spots
When signs of workplace misbehaviour arise, it's not always necessary or even advisable to launch straight into a formal investigation.
