“Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” ~ Schopenhauer It’s been nearly a year since
It is far more desirable to upgrade your current employees than replace them. Financially, it’s a no-brainer: you will avoid the expenses that come with
In terms of talent management, the term “meeting” may be the antidote to all the things we’re trying to improve. I’m talking about engagement, retention,
There was a time when I used to dream about becoming a remote worker. The thought usually arose while stuck in rush hour traffic on
While annual planning and performance reviews are very structured processes, most organizations don’t have structured models for managing execution and goal achievement between plan and
The internet has given rise to plenty of jobs with its ability to connect workers from all over the world with employers located just about
People with goals achieve more and are more successful — a lot more successful — than peers without them, whether they’re scientists, students, or corporate
Change agents and their ideas are the life force of organizations. Innovation of all kinds is essential for organizations to grow and thrive; in fact,
The formula for achieving goals is straightforward: apply team, time and budget to the specific work needed to reach the right results. Very successful people
In a particularly creative working session with a young product designer, we arrived at what seemed like a terrific idea with a novel implementation. We’d
Innovation and technology have become cornerstones of our society. Whether we are the innovators of the creation or the end-users, we thrive and demand more
There is a tremendous engagement and execution gap in companies today. According toGallup, only 13% of employees are actively engaged in their work ; 60%
Rewarding and recognizing employees doesn’t just feel good – it motivates the behaviors that you want to encourage. Of course, motivation comes from within just
It’s not unusual for employees to be driven to succeed, especially in a company which is striving for success and prides itself on hiring highly
Having a shared sense of culture among employees is important for businesses, especially for fledgling businesses for whom it is crucial. SMEs need all the
According to a study by Forbes, workplace diversity is a key driver of innovation and a critical component to success. But, what does diversity in
Take a vacation this year! We’ve all let those “not this year” excuses pile up with our workload, but not taking a vacation could actually
R.E.M sang the words and they are sometimes, jokingly, attributed to people from Maine – “you can’t get there from here.” For those in HR,
Our verbal and listening habits have a direct effect on our productivity and our professional outcomes. These engagement habits can lead to wasteful debates over
“Email is the oil that runs the enterprise” – Carolyn Pampino This week’s guest Carolyn Pampino, Design Director for IBM Social Business, focuses on designing
Although most of us frequently complain about how busy we are, a study published in the journal of Psychological Science reveals that we secretly love
Have you ever stopped to think about whether you are managing your email or whether it is managing you? Have you considered that question for
There is a lot of discussion about productivity, but I’ve always preferred the term velocity. I’ve found that my velocity to goal determines my career
Are you opening work emails when you’re at home? Getting business updates on your iPhone when you’re out with the kids? Technological advances mean that
Let me start by saying I can be a bit of a workaholic. I’ve been known to check my work email at 10 p.m., stay
