How to create happier employees
Professor Jochen Menges on the ways companies can develop well-being initiatives that genuinely make people feel better.
The case for general excellence
In his new book, Range, David Epstein argues that although specialization has its virtues, businesses need people with wide horizons and ranges of interests in order to succeed.May 14, 2019 by Daniel AkstThe hidden perils of temp turnover
In the gig economy, more companies are employing temporary workers for greater flexibility. But that strategy comes at a cost.May 2, 2019 by Matt PalmquistMachine learned
In his new book, Globotics Upheaval, economist Richard Baldwin wrestles with the opportunities and perils brought about by globalization and robotics.April 23, 2019 by Mark GimeinIn defense of work–life balance
Even as the concept of integrating our professional and personal lives gains currency, it is important to demarcate borders between the two.April 16, 2019 by Josh LevsWhy paternity leave is needed to promote gender equality
To level the playing field at the office, it is essential that companies promote work–life balance and family-friendly policies for all employees.March 11, 2019 by Josh LevsRelated tags: diversity, human capital, human resources, insurance, women in business, work-life balanceFive Ways Companies Can Give People a Good Work Experience
Workers today want careers that fit their values, are enjoyable, and contribute to society. Here’s what business leaders can do to deliver on this idea of “good work.” For further insights, read “Good Work.”
February 18, 2019A Crucial Role for Human Resources
How HR leaders can play a vital part in providing a compelling environment for tomorrow’s workforce.February 18, 2019 by Lynda GrattonRelated tags: employee engagement, human capital, human resources, labor, talent development, workplaceGood Work
Today’s employees want jobs that are intrinsically rewarding and that fit their values. And though the meaning of work is different for each person, companies that act now to address these demands will gain a lasting competitive advantage. See also “Five Ways Companies Can Give People a Good Work Experience.”February 18, 2019 by Bhushan Sethi and Carol StubbingsHow to Tell When It’s Quittin’ Time
To deter turnover, managers can watch for the behaviors that employees exhibit when they are considering leaving.January 31, 2019 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: human capital, human resources, management strategies, personnel, recent research, talent, turnoverWho Are Your Company’s Keystone Employees?
A framework borrowed from nature illuminates why these workers are valuable and why they should be nurtured.January 30, 2019 by Eric J. McNultyHQ 2.0: The Next-Generation Corporate Center
Major companies are transforming their core and rethinking their functions.January 7, 2019 by Deniz Caglar, Vinay Couto, and Maureen TranthamTry a New Hiring Framework to Attract Knowledge Stars
Traditional HR practices won’t suffice when firms seek to attract the sometimes quirky, and always necessary, idea people.November 15, 2018 by Matt PalmquistTop Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018
Writers at strategy+business pick the year’s best books in seven categories.November 5, 2018What Happens When the Salary-Secrecy Taboo Is Broken?
Employees who know what their bosses earn work harder, but the opposite is true if their colleague’s paycheck is bigger.October 25, 2018 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: behavioral science, employee engagement, employee trends, human resources, leadership, motivation, recent researchSpecial Isn’t What You Think
What are the four hallmarks of a company that truly stands apart from the rest?September 21, 2018 by David ClarkeChaos Is Not a Viable Leadership Style
Sowing seeds of confusion and discord is no way to run an organization.July 19, 2018 by Theodore KinniSummer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures
A selection of books perfect for your commute — or the beach.July 3, 2018Related tags: book reviews, engagement, human resources, innovation, management, personal developmentDanny Meyer’s Recipe for Success
How the restaurant mogul behind Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack, and many other dining destinations uses culture to drive scale. See also “Building a Culture of Hospitality: Danny Meyer’s Team Prepares for Service.”June 20, 2018 by Ann GrahamHospitality in Action: Danny Meyer Sets the Table at Union Square Cafe
Scenes from Union Square Cafe as the staff gets ready to open for the day show the company’s culture of “enlightened hospitality” in action. For more insight, read “Danny Meyer’s Recipe for Success.”June 20, 2018Seven Tips for Managing Procrastinators
It’s not your job to cure procrastinators. Your job is to get them to do their jobs.June 12, 2018 by Theodore KinniDesperately Seeking Workers
With roughly equal numbers of open jobs and unemployed people, companies are scrapping their talent plans and looking for workers wherever they can find them.June 6, 2018 by Daniel GrossArt Is Good for Business
Supporting the arts can help companies address many modern concerns.May 24, 2018 by Shellie KarabellRelated tags: company growth, creativity, diversity, human resources, innovation strategy, skills, value propositionAn Ode to the Thief of Time
In his new book, Andrew Santella explores procrastination, and why it is that whenever there is a job to do, you can count on someone putting it off. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”May 11, 2018 by Theodore KinniAre American Workers Dying for their Paychecks?
Management guru Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that modern management practices are making employees sick.April 12, 2018 by Theodore Kinni
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