Chart Your Course

JANUARY 7, 2013

A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Establish trust. Plan for fun. Think outside the box.

Absenteeism 198

Absenteeism Mentor Human Resources Micromanagement 198

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 3, 2020

The researchers quizzed workers at an Indian technology company. Creating a bond. Managers might also benefit from policies designed to foster a greater bond between employees. The company randomly assigns people to work at one of eight production centers across India.

Bond 89

Bond Long-term Globalization Construction 89

Harvard Business Review

MAY 28, 2015

The wartime challenge demanded better collaboration, greater situational awareness and more strategic application of cutting edge technology for the war-fighter. Webb’s hardcore perspective poses an existential challenge to most organizations’ views of human resources. They are self-motivators.

Training 8

Training Education Incentives Leadership 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2014

This diversity reflects not only a deepening understanding of the connection between growth and customer satisfaction, but a much greater awareness of what marketing can do to help forge that bond. To hit P&L targets, for instance, the CMO at one technology company focused on shortening the sales cycle.

P&L 8

P&L Banking Marketing Call Center 8