Tag: Strategy
Men More Likely to Say Family Issues Disrupt Their Work
Contrary to popular belief, work-life balance and work flexibility issues aren’t primarily women’s issues. In fact, for certain benefits, it is men who use them more frequently and are more likely to say that their work is interrupted for personal or family reasons, according to results of a new survey.
Employee Excellence: No Tune-Up Needed
By Jen Carsen, JD I love my sturdy little Subaru – the all-wheel drive is particularly appreciated during our snowy New England winters! – but it’s a 2005 model that’s getting on in years (aren’t we all…). So I spend a fair amount of time at the auto body shop getting things looked at, tweaked, […]
HR Tech Investments Focused on Improved User Experience, Business Alignment
Human Resources organizations continue to move their management systems to the cloud as they seek improved user experience and stronger alignment with the business, according to a new survey from Information Services Group (ISG), a technology insights, market intelligence, and advisory services company.
Strategic Planning: Leveraging Strengths to Build the Organization of Tomorrow
By Deedee Myers, PhD, MSc, PCC Strategic planning from a human resources perspective is gaining momentum in organizations that aspire to be sustainable. With Baby Boomers retiring and Millennials stepping into significant leadership roles, there needs to be a new level and quality of attention paid to this phenomenon.
The Connection Between Resilience and Positive Business Outcomes
Today’s employers are challenged to provide competitive wellness programs that not only support the wellbeing of their employees, but also improve the bottom line. As resilience building and mindfulness training programs continue to gain momentum in the workplace, meQuilibrium—a digital coaching platform—conducted a study to measure resilience against industry-standard psychological metrics and desired business outcomes.
Should Strategic Thinking Be Covered in Leadership Development Programs?
“An increasing number of organizations are putting strategic thinking on their list of topics. It’s becoming a bigger priority, and the reason is leaders need to address challenges now that are changing,” says Aaron K. Olson, chief talent officer at Aon plc and coauthor of Leading with Strategic Thinking. For example, technology, globalization, and unpredictability […]
Workforce Development Program Powers up Careers in Utility Industry
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recognizes the importance of supporting workforce and economic development initiatives, employing veterans, and doing its part to close the so-called skills gap.
That Time JetBlue Got 150 Strangers to Reach an Agreement in 6 Hours
By Holly K. Jones, JD Passengers on JetBlue Flight 603 were in for a surprise. Near the beginning of the trek from Boston to Phoenix they were given the opportunity to participate in an interesting social experiment called “Reach Across the Aisle.”
Interviewers Need to Be Strategic About Their Job Interview Questions
By Kathy Harris, Harris Allied The interview process is being transformed. Standard interview questions that fail to reveal information relating to an employee’s job performance, or potential “fit,” with an organization are being tossed. Now, more companies are ditching brainteaser interview questions and focusing on the candidate’s past work experience.