Productivity
Productivity
While consumers have a greater selection than ever before of high quality goods and services, all of which can be obtained from a growing number of sources, why are they not any happier than ever before? According to...
In 1990, Womack and Jones published The Machine That Changed the World, with the objective of sending a wake-up call to organizations still struggling in the antiquated world of mass production. Thus,...
All businesses want to increase productivity-to increase output while decreasing input, to lower costs while increasing profits, to accomplish more with the same or less. Nonetheless, as Jennings notes, nothing is more...
In Living for the Weekday, Clint Swindall examines what causes employees to stare at the clock in anticipation of their days off, and offers strategies on how to boost their engagement and satisfaction...
The fact that baby boomers are retiring is probably news to no one. What is not widely publicized is that employees who have spent their entire career, or most of their career, with one company or organization, are...
Everyone is inspired by highly successful people who enjoy their work and do their jobs with verve and enthusiasm. However, the fear and uncertainty that can be created by ever-changing circumstances in the business...
In today’s busy world, the demands on an individual’s time can be overwhelming. In fact, forty-two percent of American workers feel that they are overworked. High speed technology, downsizing, and increased customer...
The failure to execute is a common problem in healthcare. Faced with a rapidly changing business environment, many progressive healthcare delivery organizations are now striving to become “high performance” health...
Manufacturing has been the backbone of corporate America for many years, but some quintessential companies have let their manufacturing prowess lapse. With emerging markets, changing work forces, and accelerating...
In Make Their Day!, Cindy Ventrice discusses how effective recognition increases an organization’s productivity, profitability, and lowers turnover. She states that recognition must be incorporated...
