Posts Tagged ‘human resources’
What Employees Want In Difficult Economic Times
We all know that the downturns in the economy affect the entire country. For organizational leaders and operational managers, it makes their already difficult roles even more complicated. Keeping staff members motivated and managing the organization’s talent pool are particularly tough when over 60% of US firms have taken four or more cost saving actions. This statistic…
Read MoreSeventy Five Percent of New Executives Lack Interpersonal Skills
A study by the Institute for Executive Development and Alexcel showed 75% of newly hired executives are having trouble with interpersonal skills (the ability to build relationships, collaborate, and influence others). A troubling finding of the study is that many of these executives had both strong technical skills and years of previous management experience and yet…
Read MoreIs 50 the New 30?
The Aging Workforce! The saying 50 is the new 30 may be nice to hear for individuals who are noticing the effects of age creeping up on them, but others in that demographic report that it is wishful thinking. (These doubtful individuals report that they do not feel the same at 50 as they did…
Read MoreWhat is a Skills Inventory?
The proper utilization of a firm’s human resources is critical to success. A skills inventory can help.
Read MoreHow to Avoid the Leadership Credibility Gap
Leadership credibility is a fragile asset. It’s not easy to get it but it is easy to destroy it.
Read MoreWhat The Best Leaders Do!
The best leaders do not command and control. They listen, facilitate, and follow through.
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