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Charisma and Leadership Strengths
July 18 2011 - Research findings reported in the Journal of Management shows that we consider some leaders to be charismatic because we attribute 'magical thinking' to them.

Employee Performance Reviews
April 22 2011 - A half of the participants in an online survey conducted for Globoforce think that employee performance reviews do not provide accurate appraisals of their work.

Time Off Programs
July 2 2010 - Three-quarters of employers offer paid time off programs in order to compete in the labor market.

Today's Economy DEMANDS A Critical Skill: Optimism
March 17 2009 - Global warming. Water shortages. Terrorism. Failing health care system. Wars around the globe. Gas prices. Severe economic downturn. Look at the headlines and it's enough to make you stay in bed.

Time Management Produces Results
March 24 2008 - Time management is an ongoing favorite in the corporate trainer's armory of courses while training in delegation skills appears to be neglected.

Perception Of Consultant Quality Trails That Of Permanent Staff
November 6 2007 - A recent survey finds that hiring managers are twice as likely to rate their permanent staff as 'excellent' than they rate consultants.

Distinguishing Top Companies For Leaders
September 26 2007 - By having the right leadership practices and processes in place, maintaining a strict focus on critical talent at all levels, and having a continuous desire to improve, Global Top Companies have cultures that cultivate and nurture their talent, and a reputation for doing it well.

Wasting Time At Work
August 27 2007 - The third annual survey of over 2000 employees across all job levels by Salary.com found that over 63 per cent of respondents admitted to wasting time at work and the average amount was 1.7 hours out of a typical 8.5 hour day.

The Carrot Principle
January 25 2007 - In 'The Carrot Principle - How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance' management consultants Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton explain how organizations and managers can use praise and recognition to motivate their workforces.

Performance Management - Key Practices
January 25 2007 - Survey indicates that there is significant scope for improvement in the performance management systems of many companies.

North Americans Stay Productive in the Holiday Season
December 9 2006 - A recent survey suggests worker productivity will be maintained as the holiday season approaches.

Acing Your Performance Review
Alexandra Levit asks why most people roll their eyes when it comes time for performance reviews.

Asking for a Raise
Alexandra Levit says: "If you are going to ask your boss for a raise, make sure you have a good reason. And needing the money doesn't count. Your company doesn't care if you are drowning in student loans, can't make your rent or have to finance a wedding this year. Like everything else in the business world, the money you get paid is all about the value you add to the company. Before you sit down with your manager, you'll want to be prepared with a list of contributions that have positively impacted the bottom line."

Using HR metrics
January 24 2005 - A report by The Conference Board suggests that while few (12%) surveyed organizations make significant use of HR measures to meet strategic targets, 84% of 104 HR executives interviewed in the survey say that they will increase their use of people metrics over the next three years.

How to Improve the Effectiveness of Performance Management and Appraisal by Overcoming the Root Cause of the Problem
Julie Freeman explores why existing formal and informal approaches to employee performance management and appraisal (EPMA) tend to work well enough in theory, but fail to meet expectations in practice.

Hitting the Ground Running: Considering Early Management Integration
Wayne Ormond highlights key areas or challenges that new managers face during their transition - typically lasting the first year.

Personnel evaluation in Latin America and Spain
June 20 2002 - A study by Bumeran, a HR technology company owned by Terra Lycos, focused on personnel evaluation in Latin American and Spanish companies.


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