Human Resources
Human Resources
For the first time in history, corporate managers face the challenge of managing four generations at once: the Matures, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y (the Millennials). As Boomers get ready to retire en...
In The Adversity Advantage, authors Paul Stoltz and Erik Weihenmayer use the metaphor of the Seven Summits to represent the inspiration and challenge inherent in harnessing adversity. At each Summit,...
Attracting and retaining top talent remains a constant struggle in today’s continually changing job market. A second issue is ensuring that new recruits fit well within organizations. In order for a company to remain...
Global business is steadily moving toward a more knowledge-based economy, with human capital being its greatest asset. However, while leaders tout people as a key asset, their resource prioritization rarely reflects...
Today’s business world has become so interconnected that most businesspeople now regularly work with colleagues, customers, or suppliers from other cultures. Not everyone in the world shares American attitudes toward...
Theft combines a well-documented report of several serious studies and a review of the professional literature. Its simple direct language and natural conversational style make if accessible to the widest audience....
In America’s capital-starved economy, high-tech industries will do no better than low-tech ones. In fact, low-tech businesses that supply staples for everyday living, whether the economy is prosperous or austere, will...
Many companies focus their energies on the what – strategies, products, and processes that drive their business. Although important, what truly determines whether or not a company will thrive is the who – the...
The single most important driver of organizational performance and individual managerial success is talent. The ability to hire the best is what distinguishes premier companies from mediocre firms and successful...
Companies must pay attention to their bottom lines, but many companies lose sight of the fact that paying attention to their employees will positively impact their bottom line. What motivates employees to perform, to...
