The ability to engage in real dialogue opens up channels for trusting, coaching effectively, exchanging knowledge, learning, engaging others and welcoming change – and there are an important number of business benefits in the process, writes Dave Hanna How well do people at different levels and in different parts of […]
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What are the 3 best ways to improve employee engagement?
There are three key factors HR leaders should work on to help improve employee engagement, according to Jim Clifton, chairman and CEO of Gallup. The single most important factor for employees in improving engagement levels is having a manager who genuinely encourages their development, he said. “I think HR can […]
How SMEs can boost innovation in 5 practical steps
There are five practical steps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can take to boost innovation, improve growth and become more successful, according to Microsoft. “Innovation is vital to the success of any business, no matter how big or small,” said Pip Marlow, managing director of Microsoft Australia. However, she said […]
Boosting productivity with flexibility at Unisys
A blended flexible work model has played a key role in optimising workforce productivity, boosting collaboration and improving employee engagement at Unisys, according to its HR manager, Liz Hargreaves. In the past, Unisys allowed staff to choose the days and hours spent in the office, and for some, this meant […]
3 keys to Xero’s business success
There have been three keys to the success of cloud accounting software firm Xero and its business model, according to its HR manager Chris Regan. The first key has been the leadership and vision of Xero’s founder Rod Drury, who Regan said has been central to creating the company values, […]