Driving return on investment through people
Innovation outcomes are unpredictable, and the process of innovation comes with a healthy dose of ambiguity. For this reason, the best innovators are flexible. They are willing to change paths, course correct and explore different solutions, writes Zoe Aitken Vincent Van Gogh once famously said that “Great things are not […]
Unless very clear guidelines are communicated to employees about the types of ideas the business is looking for, a bottom-up approach can end up doing more harm than good. Many of the ideas submitted are unviable, unfeasible or misaligned to the business strategy, and therefore don’t ever see the light […]
Often middle managers don’t get involved in innovation because they simply don’t have the confidence or skills to do so. While they might not need the same hands-on training that their team members do, building their understanding around the ‘what’, ‘why and ‘how’ of innovation will help get them on […]
COVID-19 has permanently changed the office dynamic, HR must compel decision makers to invest in technology in order to lessen the financial and mental strain on those employees who make their living from the home office. https://www.insidehr.com.au/work-benefit-for-todays-flexible-employee/
Investing in mental first aid training for HR and managers is a great way to sensitively check in with employees and to respond appropriately to them if they say they’re having a difficult time, without making things worse. https://www.insidehr.com.au/effect-of-job-loss-in-australia/
Staying positive is a battle for leaders as well as workers with the constant barrage of negative news. Staying healthy and sane as a leader is more problematic too while fielding complaints and other people’s anger due to extended restrictions. https://www.insidehr.com.au/covid-19-culture-conundrums/
