Human Resources
Human Resources
For many managers, hiring the right person is more art than science, and they either follow their instincts or stick stubbornly to a tried and true process. In today’s business climate, instincts and tried and true may...
According to Jaques, everyone’s ideas about human nature at work are clouded by serious, invasive misconceptions that have continually fueled the development of ill-advised managerial leadership systems. Drawing on...
Having pondered why some people with very high IQ scores fail miserably in their personal lives, Harvard professor Howard Gardner, concluded that the concept of “intelligence,” as a singular measure of competence,...
Studies indicate that employee turnover costs anywhere from 12 to 40 percent of a company’s pretax income, making turnover a critical issue for executives in all industries. Turnover is especially important in poor...
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....
Workplace learning can help businesses achieve greater success. Unfortunately, its value is often underrated and easily underestimated. It is up to the professional spearheading workplace learning initiatives within...
Determining that IQ, as a singular measure of competence, could no longer be supported, Harvard professor, Howard Gardner, proposed (in Frames of Mind, 1985) a range of key competencies, which he calls multiple...
Today, few employees spend their entire career at one company. Some people move from company to company in search of raises and promotions; while some move from project to project. Employment patterns have also changed...
Performance Consulting provides both a conceptual framework and specific techniques for making the transition from the role of Traditional Trainer to the role of Performance Consultant. The authors...
In Perfectly Able, Jim Hasse explores the many benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Advanced problem-solving skills and creativity engendered by the need to overcome the obstacles of disability...
