‘Curiosity and confidence’: the new currency for HR
Atlassian’s work futurist Dom Price has urged the HR profession to stop living in fear of what could go wrong, and to embrace ‘curiosity and confidence’ as the new currency of work . He was speaking at a breakout session at this year’s AHRI National Convention held in Brisbane, which discussed ‘Transitioning Workforces to a […]
Hung out to dry: why emotional agility is critical
Business agility is not possible if a company’s employees are out of touch with their emotions, claimed a leading expert in psychology at this year’s Australian Human Resources Institute National Convention. Dr Susan David, founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching, spoke on the topic of emotional agility and its critical importance in the […]
Widespread strategies used to disguise misconduct
Strategies to downplay or conceal destructive management behaviour, instead of preventing it, appear to be widespread in the South Australian Public Sector, a new report reveals. The report, by the South Australian Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, said that employees reported widespread use of systems used to avoid scrutiny of misconduct, including the following: – bullying […]
Brené Brown: The future of work belongs to brave and bold leaders
Brené Brown’s story and success in uncovering and promoting courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy have inspired millions to embrace new thinking. Research professor, Dr Brené Brown believes the future of work belongs to leaders who are brave and bold. The Texan is best known for her 2010 TED talk, The Power of Vulnerability, which still […]
Dismissal for social media misuse – should employees expect privacy?
Should employees have a “reasonable expectation of privacy” around their social media posts instead of fearing unfair dismissal? An employee’s “reasonable expectation of privacy” is being given greater weighting than previously in tribunal decisions involving claims of unfair dismissal. This is the key finding of a recent study by Macquarie University’s Louise Thornthwaite of decisions […]
How to motivate Gen Z workers
A recent survey of “generation Z” (16 to 25 years old) people has produced a wide variety of responses to questions about employment. Results that stood out, however, included widespread anxiety about future work prospects and fear of financial insecurity. A need for face-to-face feedback about their work and regular personal contact with co-workers were […]
