HR professionals must focus on a few critical areas in order to effectively contribute to business results, writes Wayne Brockbank For the past 25 years, the University of Michigan and the RBL Group have conducted the Human Resource Competency Study with research partners from around the world. In the most […]
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What’s your talent philosophy?
Few companies have an explicit talent management philosophy, but it’s a straightforward process to develop and implement one, writes Marc Effron Could you say that your company has clear guidelines for how long it’s OK to be an average (50th percentile) performer? Or could you say there is consensus among […]
A new operating model for HR
There is a pressing need to redesign the role of HR as the traditional model of HR is not keeping up with business, writes Josh Bersin Pressure has been building on the human resources function during the past few years. Organisations are struggling with a number of talent challenges (global […]
Workplace bullying: a new right for an age-old problem
A shift in the management of workplace bullying complaints will take effect soon, and employers need to prepare now, writes Gordon Williams From January 1, 2014, workers will have an important new right to seek orders from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to stop workplace bullying. While many welcome the […]